Grants for Victorian small businesses and sole traders, in one place
Open federal, Victorian and council grants, checked daily against official sources and summarised in plain English. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Funding for wine or cider producers
Wine and cider producers with an ABN who make eligible domestic cellar door sales. The grant is calculated on those sales, up to $100,000 (ex GST).
Funding for early stage startups aligned with strategic priorities
Early-stage startups working on technology that fits ARENA's renewable energy priorities, plus ecosystem organisations (such as accelerators) that help those startups grow.
One-on-one support for businesses affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires
Any business affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires. Advisers help you find available support and deal with insurers, landlords and recovery planning.
Support for businesses affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires
Small business owners whose business was affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires and who want help with finances, viability or insurance disputes.
Funding for rural landowners seeking to integrate trees into their land
Rural landholders in Victoria with a farming enterprise who want to plant trees, either for timber production or mixed native plantings that also benefit the farm.
Funding to support projects that address skills gaps in priority sectors in VIC
Victorian-headquartered businesses or industry groups that partner with a Victorian TAFE or dual-sector university, in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, circular economy, health tech and digital. Starts with an expression of interest.
Funding for VIC landowners to undertake restoration projects
Private owners of freehold land in Victoria who are willing to restore degraded land by planting native trees and shrubs.
Support for agrifood businesses to explore new markets and partnerships
Australian agrifood startups and small to medium businesses that want to explore the Thai market, research partners or commercial partnerships.
Whittlesea Business to Business (B2B) Grant Program
Small businesses in the City of Whittlesea. Funding is paid back after the project is finished and you've matched the spend, and local suppliers are strongly preferred. Round 1 runs 17 September to 31 December 2026.
Free and confidential mental health coaching for small business owners
Anyone aged 18 or over who owns a small business in any industry, including sole traders. No GP referral is needed.
Funding for small-to-medium sized manufacturers to transition from fossil fuel powered processes
Australian small to medium manufacturers replacing fossil-fuel powered processes (for example gas-fired curing ovens or surface treatment) with electric or renewable alternatives.
Funding for Australian companies to develop capabilities to win work for the Joint Strike Fighter Program
Australian companies that have been given a US Government assignment to maintain or repair Joint Strike Fighter components. Very specialised.
Discounts on costs of installing a small-scale solar battery
Households, businesses and community organisations installing a battery connected to a new or existing solar system. The discount is applied through the installer and will reduce over time.
Access to free training for VIC businesses in the manufacturing and/or construction sectors
Victorian businesses in manufacturing or construction that want to upskill leaders or workers in digital skills.
Accreditation for import and export businesses
Australian businesses that import or export goods and can meet the accreditation requirements.
Asset write-offs for businesses
Businesses that meet the ATO's turnover test, buying new or second-hand assets under the threshold. Which year you can claim depends on your turnover and when the asset was first used.
Assistance and support for businesses affected by natural disasters
Businesses (and individuals) affected by a declared natural disaster in Australia. What's available depends on the specific disaster declaration.
Bonds for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses that need a bond as security for a contract.
Bonds for small to medium export businesses
Small to medium exporters with annual revenue over $250,000 that have been trading for at least 2 years.
Cash flow support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses with credit sales or contracts that need working capital.
Concession for young farmers when buying land
Young farmers buying their first farmland property in Victoria. Farmland valued at $600,000 or less can be fully exempt, with a concession above that (check the age and other conditions on the official page).
Concessions on goods for space projects
Businesses setting up a space project that need to import eligible high-tech goods.
Concessions to improve Australian industry competitiveness
Australian manufacturers importing eligible chemical, plastics or paper goods, or metals used in food packaging, who can show a performance advantage over local alternatives.
Coworking space, learning and networking opportunities for early-stage founders in Victoria
Early-stage founders in Victoria who are building a new business. There are free and paid membership options.
Customs duty refund for exporters
Exporters who legally own the goods when they're exported, either unused or processed into other export goods. The minimum claim is $100.
Debt finance, equity finance and guarantees for businesses with appropriate proposals
Mainly Australian-based businesses with investment proposals in areas such as renewables, medical science, transport, value-added agriculture or resources, defence and enabling technology.
Discounts for businesses for energy efficient products
Victorian businesses that buy and install approved energy-efficient products through an accredited provider.
Drought loans for farm businesses
Eligible farm businesses preparing for, managing through or recovering from drought.
Financial benefits for businesses that recycle oil
Businesses that recycle used oil, or use eligible recycled oil in their operations, under the Product Stewardship for Oil Program.
Financial incentives for businesses to hire new staff
Australian businesses filling an ongoing position with a candidate referred through a Workforce Australia, ParentsNext or Transition to Work provider.
Financial incentives for businesses to reduce their carbon emissions
Businesses running an approved project that reduces emissions or stores carbon, for example through new technology, equipment upgrades or vegetation management.
Financial support to hire an apprentice
Australian businesses that employ an Australian apprentice. Higher incentives apply for housing construction and clean energy apprentices.
Free productivity assessment for employers of people with a disability
Employers of a person with disability whose productivity is affected by that disability.
Free, independent legal advice for workplace issues
Employers with fewer than 15 staff who don't have a lawyer, in-house HR or employer association membership.
Fuel tax credits for businesses that use fuel
Businesses that use fuel in machinery, plant, equipment, heavy vehicles or light vehicles off public roads. You need to be registered for GST.
Fully funded training for electrical and other workers
Electricians, plumbers, gasfitters and related workers in Victoria who want to upskill for electrification work.
Funding and incentives for screen productions and practitioners in Victoria
Victorian screen practitioners and businesses, plus Australian and international productions that bring screen work to Victoria.
Funding and resources for screen practitioners
Australian screen practitioners and production businesses. Each stream (documentary, First Nations, industry development and others) has its own rules and deadlines.
Funding for Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) initiatives
Australian entities with projects that speed up domestic low carbon liquid fuel production, technology demonstration or feedstock supply chains.
Funding for Victorian defence businesses to work with Hanwha Australia
Victorian defence industry businesses that want to get accredited, prepare tenders, upgrade facilities or develop products to supply Hanwha Australia.
Funding for business to strengthen Australia's defence industry
Australian small to medium businesses building defence capability, skills or exports. Defence industry associations can apply for the skilling stream only.
Funding for businesses undertaking renewable energy projects
Businesses with an ABN (most streams also require an Australian incorporated entity) working on eligible renewable energy projects.
Funding for employers of people registered with a Disability Employment Service provider
Businesses with an ABN that hire a job seeker registered with a Disability Employment Service provider and haven't already received a subsidy for the same job.
Funding for events held in regional Victoria
Organisations, including businesses, that want to run or grow an event in regional Victoria. Talk to Visit Victoria or your Regional Tourism Board first for major events.
Funding for organisations to improve outcomes for Indigenous Australians
Australian organisations, including businesses, delivering projects in areas such as jobs, schooling, safety, culture or remote communities.
Funding opportunities for research and innovation to benefit rural industries
Organisations that can deliver research or innovation for rural industries such as chicken meat, rice and honeybees. Each call has its own requirements.
Funding support and access to CSIROs research expertise to grow and develop your business
Australian startups and small to medium businesses that want CSIRO's help researching, prototyping or testing a new product or process.
Funding to make a range of workplace changes
Employers or workers where an employee with disability or a mental health condition needs equipment, adjustments, software or support (including Auslan) to do their job.
Funding to support zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) technologies
Australian organisations with ZEV projects such as heavy battery-electric vehicle deployment or grid integration.
Get investment to develop and commercialise your biomedical discoveries
Early-stage biomedical companies turning research into products or services.
Guarantees for small to medium business exporters
Small to medium exporters, or businesses in an export supply chain, that need extra security to get bank finance.
Loan for farm businesses impacted by drought
Farm businesses hit by at least 2 years of drought and expected to be financially affected for at least the next 12 months.
Loans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies with a documentary, film or TV project that qualifies for the Producer Offset.
Loans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned small businesses
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned small businesses needing finance for working capital, equipment or buying a business.
Loans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander start-ups
People aged 18 or over of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent who own at least 50% of a new business.
Loans for small businesses that provide primary production related goods and services
Viable small businesses in a drought-affected area that directly supply goods or services related to primary production to farm businesses.
Loans for small to medium businesses to export goods or services
Small to medium businesses with an ACN, turnover over $250,000 and at least 2 years of trading that export directly or supply exporters.
Loans to assist first time farmers or farmers looking to start their own business or implement succession arrangements
First-time farmers buying or setting up a farm they will control, or farm businesses planning a succession.
Loans to strengthen your farm business
Farm businesses wanting finance to grow, reach new markets, refinance debt or prepare for drought.
Loans to support export growth
Small to medium exporters with an ACN and annual turnover over $250,000.
Network of specialised programs to support Australian tech exporters
Market-ready Australian tech startups and scaleups planning international expansion or investment.
Offset your R&D costs
Companies in any industry that run eligible R&D activities. Sole traders and partnerships generally can't claim; it's for companies.
Opportunity for VIC freight operators to trial electric heavy vehicles
Victorian freight and logistics operators selected for the Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial run by the Victorian Transport Association.
Payments for employers of reservists
Businesses that employ an Australian Defence Force reservist, and self-employed reservists, for eligible periods of service.
Pre-employment project opportunities to recruit new staff
Businesses with entry-level jobs that are willing to co-design a pre-employment training project with the department.
Rebates for small businesses located in the Barwon region to implement water saving initiatives
Small businesses in the Barwon region whose property is a Barwon Water non-residential customer connected to mains water.
Recruitment support to grow your workforce
Employers with an ongoing vacancy who want help with inclusive recruitment and access to hiring support.
Simplified trading stock rules for small businesses
Small businesses that meet the ATO turnover test and can reasonably estimate that stock on hand changed by no more than $5,000 over the year.
Small business training for people interested in self-employment
People aged 15 or over (18 or over for coaching) who want to start a business or need help refocusing an existing small business.
Support for farmers experiencing financial hardship
Farmers and farming families in financial hardship.
Support for priority industry sectors
Australian business owners and researchers in one of the 6 priority sectors listed on the official page.
Support for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) undertaking research and development
Australian small to medium businesses that are exploring or planning research and development.
Tax deductions for employees to buy, rent and maintain their non-compulsory uniform
Any Australian employer with a distinctive, non-compulsory uniform that employees can wear.
Tax deductions for primary producer deposits
People carrying on a primary production business who meet the ATO's income and other conditions.
Tax deductions for primary producers
Primary producers who buy or build eligible primary production assets.
Tax offset for unincorporated small businesses
Sole traders and people with a share of small business income from a partnership or trust that meets the turnover test. The ATO calculates it from your tax return.
Trunk Infrastructure Fund
Businesses and local governments with co-funded projects ($500,000 to $2 million) that establish or expand industrial or employment sites in regional Victoria. Open until funds run out.
Workers for rural and regional Australian businesses
Rural and regional businesses that can't find enough local workers for seasonal or longer-term unskilled to semi-skilled roles.
Zero interest loans to help logistics and manufacturing businesses impacted by current conflicts
Australian manufacturing and logistics businesses (especially freight, fuel, fertiliser and plastics supply chains) materially affected by the disruptions. Loans up to $5 million go through participating banks.