| Grant name |
Details |
Value |
Closing Date |
| Regional Tourism Investment Fund - Competitive Round |
This Fund will support new and innovative tourism infrastructure projects that will increase visitation, drive private investment, and deliver more regional jobs. It will help revitalise and grow Victoria's visitor economy. |
$150,000 to $10 million |
Registrations of Interest by 7 January 2022 |
| First Peoples' COVID-19 Business Support Fund - Extension |
This provides additional support to eligible Aboriginal businesses that have been affected by trading restrictions introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19. Businesses must be a certified Victorian Aboriginal business through Kinaway Chamber of Commerce. |
Grant of $6000 |
7 December 2021 |
| Agriculture Resilience and Recovery Program |
This program is designed to support farm and food processing businesses to develop long-term solutions to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
Grants are available to provide on-farm infrastructure, business upgrades or new facilities, as well as accommodation and support services for the agricultural workforce to adapt to changing environments and meet COVIDSafe standards. |
Between $10,000 and $30,000 |
31 December 2021 or until the funds are expended – whichever comes first |
| Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund 3 |
This fund provides grants to eligible small landlords who experience hardship as a result of waiving rent for their tenant(s) between 28 July 2021 and 15 January 2022 under the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme.
A rent waiver is where some or all of the rent owed for an agreed period of time does not have to be paid. |
Up to $6000 per eligible tenancy or a max. of $10,000 where landlords are experiencing acute hardship |
15 January 2022 |
| SME Recovery Loan Scheme |
This scheme provides eligible small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access to loans.
The Scheme is designed to provide continued assistance to small and medium enterprises that are dealing with the economic impacts of COVID-19. |
Loans of up to $5 million over a term of up to 10 years |
31 December 2021 |
| Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme |
This has been reintroduced by the Victorian Government to alleviate the financial hardship faced by tenants and landlords as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Scheme will be available to businesses with an annual turnover of less than $50 million that have suffered a decline in turnover of at least 30% due to COVID-19.
The Scheme is broadly based on the previous Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme that was introduced in 2020, with the objective of supporting tenants and landlords to negotiate in good faith to reach an agreement on rent relief in a timely manner.
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15 January 2022
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| Investment Fast-Track Fund |
This will focus on funding activities that will mobilise strategic investment projects through fast-track of business case development and planning for medium to longer term projects in regions, and increase the pipeline of investment ready projects, with a focus on leveraging private investment, boosting employment and improving the liveability of rural and regional Victoria. |
Up to $500,000 |
30 June 2022 |
| Jobs Victoria Fund |
If you are a Victorian employer ready to hire new staff, the Jobs Victoria Fund can financially support you to employ people who have been most affected by the economic impacts of the pandemic. |
$20,000 (wage subsidy) |
Ongoing |
| Future Industries |
The Victorian Government has identified six priority sectors that have potential for extraordinary economic growth and the capacity to create high-skill, high wage jobs: Victoria's Future Industries.
These include medical technologies and pharmaceuticals, new energy technologies, food and fibre, transport technologies, defence technologies, construction technologies, international education, professional services.
A number of grant programs will support job-creating projects, helping to secure Victoria's future as a competitive, innovative and outward looking economy. |
Varies |
Varies |
| Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Commercialisation Fund |
Co-funds projects which focus on the six National Manufacturing Priorities as part of the Modern Manufacturing Strategy. |
$100,000 to $1 million |
30 June 2022 |
| Agri-Business Expansion Initiative |
$72.7 million in funding to help Australian agri-businesses expand their export markets. |
Varies |
Varies |
| Small Business Development Program |
Provides opportunities to learn and develop new skills in marketing, business development, social media, finance and much more.
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Varies |
Ongoing |
Wellbeing and Mental Health Support for Victorian Small Businesses
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Through this program, Victorians dealing with the challenges of running a small business can get the mental health support they need.
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Varies |
Ongoing |
| Partners in Wellbeing Helpline |
A free confidential service for sole traders, small business owners and their employees to speak to trained wellbeing coaches, financial counsellors and business advisors. Please call 1300 375 330 or live chat on the website. |
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Ongoing |
| AgriStarter Loan |
Loans to support people in obtaining their first farming business and to assist with farm business succession planning. |
Up to $2 million
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Term is 10 years |
Small Business Energy Saver Program
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This program is supporting Victorian small business owners to save on energy efficient equipment. It will deliver $5 million in discounts to small businesses across Victoria who upgrade to energy-efficient equipment.
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Approx. $2000 |
31 May 2022 |
| Regional Jobs Fund |
The fund provides Victorian Government financial assistance primarily to businesses seeking to develop and expand operations in regional Victoria.
The aim of the Regional Jobs Fund is to attract new investment, create new jobs, and in some cases retain existing jobs in regional Victoria and to support businesses to improve their productivity and competitiveness. |
Varies |
30 June 2022 |
| COVIDSafe Deep Cleaning Rebate |
This rebate is available for small and medium-sized businesses, where anyone suspected or confirmed to have coronavirus (COVID-19) has been on the premises or worksite when they may have been infectious.
The rebate will help eligible businesses cover the cost of hiring professional cleaning services to conduct a ‘deep clean’ or ‘decontamination clean’ of their premises or worksite. This will help businesses prevent further transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), and reduce their out-of-pocket cleaning expenses.
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Up to 80 per cent of the cleaning costs at each worksite, capped at $10,000 (for a total cleaning cost of $12,500). |
Ongoing |
| Business Recovery and Resilience Program |
The Victorian Government is partnering with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to deliver a business mentoring program to help small businesses navigate the economic challenges posed by restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Through this program, eligible business owners can receive up to four 2-hour mentoring sessions with an experienced professional who will help them make informed decisions about the future of their business. |
Mentoring sessions |
31 December 2021 |
| Virtual Business Mentoring |
Business Victoria in partnership with Monarch Institute are providing business owners and those wishing to start a business, one free 45-minute mentoring session on marketing, employing and managing staff, financial strategies and business action plans. |
Mentoring session |
Ongoing |
| Startup Shakeup |
Service for entrepreneurs with their startups, shakeups and innovations to support growth and development and connect to resources and funding. |
Varies |
Ongoing |
AgBiz Assist
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Provides and delivers a range of business services, assist business and community groups, and support rural community and economic development initiatives.
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Varies |
Ongoing |
| New Energy Technologies |
The $20 million New Energy Jobs Fund is designed to support Victorian-based projects that create long-term sustainable jobs, increase the uptake of renewable energy generation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and drive innovation in new energy technologies. |
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Ongoing |