External grants
Find current grant and funding opportunities available from other agencies or government bodies.
Business grants
Grant name |
Details |
Value |
Closing Date |
Local Economic Recovery Program - Round 2 |
Support available for local community and economic recovery in bushfire-affected communities. |
Up to $2 million
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12 April 2021 |
Tourism Event Grant Funding Program
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Supports the growth of events in the region that attract intrastate, interstate and international visitors.
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$2,000 to $5,000
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16 April 2021
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Technology Adoption and Innovation Program
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Grants for Victorian small to medium size enterprises to help adopt or develop new digital and innovative technology projects.
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Up to $50,000
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19 April 2021 |
Boosting Female Founders Initiative |
Support for women entrepreneurs to grow and scale their startups into domestic and global markets.
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$25,000 to $400,000
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22 April 2021 |
Small Business Digital Adaptation Program |
Helps businesses to trial and access digital products, tools and training to build digital capability. |
Rebates up to $1,200 |
30 June 2021 |
Seasonal Harvest Sign-On Bonus for Workers |
Bonus designed to encourage jobseekers to give seasonal harvest work a go and give farmers the workforce they need.
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Bonus 1: $810
Bonus 2: $1,620
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30 June 2021 |
Free ATDW Listing |
Eligible businesses can great an ATDW listing at no cost until June 30, 2021.
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$120 to $295 per year
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30 June 2021 |
Agriculture Energy Investment Plan
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Supports farm businesses to reduce energy costs, improve energy efficiency and explore alternative energy options. |
$20,000 to $250,000
|
15 July 2021 |
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 |
Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund |
One-off payment to assist with costs from the COVID-19 circuit breaker action.
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$3,000
|
N/A |
Agri-Business Expansion Initiative |
$72.7 million in funding to help Australian agri-businesses expand their export markets. |
Varies |
Varies |
JobMaker Hiring Credit |
Incentive for businesses to employ additional young job seekers aged 16-35 years between 07-Oct-20 and 06-Oct-21.
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$100 to $200 per week
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Register prior to 6 October 2021 |
Farm Safety Rebate Scheme |
Assists farm businesses to invest in infrastructure and equipment to improve safety on farms.
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Up to $5,000 |
31 December 2021 |
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.
|
Varies |
Until 2022 |
AgriStarter Loan |
Loans to support people in obtaining their first farming business and to assist with farm business succession planning. |
Up to $2million |
Term is 10 years |
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.
|
Varies |
Ongoing |
Community & not-for-profit grants
Gant name |
Details |
Value |
Closing Date |
Active Kids Voucher Program |
Helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and recreation activities by reimbursing the cost of membership and registration fees, uniforms and equipment. |
$200 |
Ongoing |
Budget Direct Sponsorships |
One-off donations for small community groups and not-for-profits to help build happy and healthy neighbourhoods. |
Up to $5,000 |
Ongoing |
Local Economic Recovery Program |
Support available for local community and economic recovery in bushfire-affected communities. |
Up to $2 million |
12 April 2021 |
Victorian Youth Week 2021 Grants |
Funding for councils, community organisations and schools to deliver events as part of Victorian Youth Week 2021.
|
$2,000 |
12 April 2021
|
Sporting Club Grants Program |
Grants to assist in the purchase of sports uniforms and equipment to improve the capacity and accessibility of Victorian clubs. |
Up to $5,000 |
19 April 2021 |
Active Australia Innovation Challenge |
The Heart Foundation has grants for new, innovative projects that get more people moving in schools, universities or local community groups.
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Up to $10,000 |
26 April 2021 |
Community Road Safety Grant Program - TAC |
Funding for projects that improve road safety issues in your local community.
|
Up to $30,000 |
7 May 2021 |
FRRR Tackling Tougher Times Together |
Assistance to help communities access the resources they need to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought.
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Up to $150,000
|
24 May 2021 |
FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities
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Funding to give the thousands of small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia an opportunity to access funding to support broad community needs.
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Up to $25,000 |
25 May 2021 |
Community Motorsport Program - Club Assistance |
The Victorian Government’s first dedicated motorsport investment program that provides grant opportunities through two funding categories. |
Up to $20,000 |
21 June 2021 |
Bushfire Recovery Victoria - Community Facilities |
Supports community groups who want help to build, upgrade or repair important local facilities that everyone can use. |
Up to $50,000 |
30 June 2022 |
Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program |
Grant assistance for grassroots sport and active recreation clubs to replace essential sporting or first aid equipment that has been lost or destroyed as a consequence of fire, flood, significant storm event, theft or criminal damage |
Up to $2,000 |
30 June 2021 |
Damien Greer Lawyers Community Grants |
Funding to recognise and celebrate organisations that strive to make a positive impact within their local community. |
Up to $2,500 |
30 June 2021 |
Pride Foundation Australia Small Grants
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Funding for projects that directly or indirectly assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community.
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Up to $750 |
17 July 2021
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NAB Foundation Community Grants |
Funding for projects that help communities prepare for natural disasters, support long-term recovery and build resilience to future disasters. |
Up to $10,000 |
30 July 2021 |
Significant Sporting Events Program |
Funding to help sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria. |
Up to $150,000 |
20 June 2022 |