Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the food and beverage sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
What these grants can fund
- Business expansion and capital investment
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Workforce training and skills development
- Technology adoption and innovation
- Export and market development
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
- Must be operating in the relevant sector
- Matching co-contribution may be required
- Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 12 of 13This program supports Aboriginal-owned businesses in Western Australia to build strong, sustainable practices in the bush foods, bush products, seafood and beef industries. Vouchers fund services and activities to improve business capability, competitiveness and supply-chain readiness through activities such as business development, workforce training, governance coaching, marketing support and value-adding capability.
This grant supports food and beverage businesses integrating into domestic and international value chains through co-funded projects. It encourages linkages between local and international firms, facilitates adoption of product standards, and promotes knowledge sharing to help businesses enter new markets and scale competitively.
A grant program supporting food and beverage manufacturing businesses to integrate advanced manufacturing solutions and technologies. The program funds projects that enhance production capabilities, automation, and value-added product development across the food and beverage sector.
A grant program supporting food and beverage manufacturing projects in Australia. The program funds capital investment and innovation projects that advance manufacturing capabilities in the food and beverage sector.
This program supports industrial electrification for businesses in the food and beverage processing and manufacturing sector. Funding is intended to help businesses replace fossil-fuel-based systems with electric alternatives through construction, commissioning, or physical implementation of capital works projects.
The Business Growth Fit-for-Purpose grants will provide direct funding for tailored projects designed to help distillers take the next step... Funding of up to $200,000 (GST exclusive) is available to successful applicants. Successful applicants will be required to make a c... Closed on 25 Mar 2025
This program will focus on developing skills, increasing tourism opportunities, expanding businesses through infrastructure and safety inves... A Rebate of up to 70% or 80% of the total eligible expenditure (GST exclusive) or up to the maximum of $50,000 (GST exclusive), whichever... Closed on 30 Jun 2025
This program will focus on developing skills, increasing tourism opportunities, expanding businesses. Stream 1: Grants of up to $20,000 to increase business capability and efficiency Stream 2: Grants of up to $70,000 to establ... Closed on 5 May 2023
Employing businesses in the critical food supply chain can request to purchase rapid antigen tests from the Victorian Government. Closed on 10 Mar 2022
Successful recipients of the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 and Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 July Extension are eligible for a... Closed on 13 Oct 2021
The Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 July Extension provides eligible businesses that did not apply for the program in June 2021 with th... Closed on 20 Aug 2021
Grants for eligible licensed hospitality venues to help with costs incurred under the recent restrictions announced on 27 May 2021. Closed on 24 Jun 2021
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.