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
 12 April 2021
Tourism Event Grant Funding Program
 Supports the growth of events in the region that attract intrastate, interstate and international visitors.
 $2,000 to $5,000
 16 April 2021
Technology Adoption and Innovation Program
 Grants for Victorian small to medium size enterprises to help adopt or develop new digital and innovative technology projects.
 Up to $50,000
 19 April 2021
Boosting Female Founders Initiative Support for women entrepreneurs to grow and scale their startups into domestic and global markets.
 $25,000 to $400,000
 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.
 Bonus 1: $810
Bonus 2: $1,620
 30 June 2021
Free ATDW Listing Eligible businesses can great an ATDW listing at no cost until June 30, 2021.
 $120 to $295 per year
 30 June 2021
Agriculture Energy Investment Plan
 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.
 $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.
 $100 to $200 per week
 Register prior to 6 October 2021
Farm Safety Rebate Scheme Assists farm businesses to invest in infrastructure and equipment to improve safety on farms.
 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.
 Varies Ongoing
Wellbeing and Mental Health Support for Victorian Small Businesses
 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
 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.

 

 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.

 

 Up to $150,000

 

 24 May 2021 
FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities 

 

 Funding to give the thousands of small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia an opportunity to access funding to support broad community needs. 

 

 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 

 

 Funding for projects that directly or indirectly assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community.

 

 Up to $750 17 July 2021

 
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

 

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