Manufacturing businesses can access grants for modernising equipment, improving productivity, adopting advanced processes and breaking into export markets. Both state and federal programs target advanced manufacturing, supply chain resilience and workforce development — particularly for businesses that produce physical goods in Australia.
In Victoria, victoria's business grant landscape combines strong state programs through business victoria, launchvic and creative victoria with substantial commonwealth support.
Open programs
7 totalA $15 million Victorian Government fund supporting co-funded projects that establish or expand industrial sites in regional Victoria. The fund invests in trunk infrastructure including water supply, power, sewerage, road networks, and digital technologies to unlock land for business investment and drive economic growth.
A $50 million regional stream supporting fast-growing businesses to enhance economic development and generate capital investment and new jobs in regional cities and towns across Victoria. The fund supports growth in priority industries including advanced manufacturing, health technologies, circular economy projects, digital technologies, and agribusiness.
The Portland Diversification Fund supports businesses seeking to develop and/or expand operations that diversify existing supply chains in Portland and the Glenelg Shire. It leverages existing and emerging opportunities to maximise the benefits of economic diversification, growth, and resilience in the Portland and Glenelg Shire economies as part of the Portland Economic Diversification Plan.
The Regional Worker Accommodation Fund delivers new accommodation for regional communities where workers in key industries are struggling to find places to live. The program increases the supply of appropriate and affordable accommodation for key workers and their families, supporting employers to attract and retain workers in industries that need it most. It aims to increase prosperity, opportunity, and liveability for regional communities.
The Regional Jobs Fund supports projects that create employment opportunities across regional Victoria in industry sectors with competitive advantage, including food and fibre, advanced manufacturing, and professional services. The fund attracts new investment, creates new jobs, and supports local businesses to improve productivity and competitiveness in regional and rural Victoria.
Supporting supply chain businesses impacted by changes to the manufacturing of white paper in Gippsland. The program helps Victorian businesses, with a focus on small to medium enterprises, actively pursue new opportunities and strengthen their resilience to changes in industry sectors.
The Investment Fast-Track Fund supports regional Victorian projects by fast-tracking business case development and planning for medium to longer term strategic investment projects. It funds activities that mobilise investment projects to help them become investment-ready. The program aims to accelerate and expand investment in key projects for rural and regional communities.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.