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Victoria business grants

State and council grants for businesses in Victoria. Federal programs are listed separately under Australia-wide.

We currently list 25 open business grants and programs for Victoria: 16 cash grants, 6 free services and advice and 3 rebates and concessions. 11 are ongoing with no fixed closing date, and 10 close within the next 30 days. The largest stated maximum is $2,000,000. Programs are offered at state level (18), council level (7). Cash grants are listed first, then by closing date. Always confirm details on the official program page before applying.

25 open listings

Business Event Sponsorship Program 2027 (City of Melbourne)

Amount not published on portal

Sponsorship money for organisations staging business events in central Melbourne during 2027.

VICCloses 20 Oct 2026grant/funding

Business Event Sponsorship VIC

Sponsorships of up to $15,000

Cash funding of up to $15,000 to stage or attract events. Available in Victoria.

VICCloses 20 Oct 2026grant/funding

Primary Producer Bushfire Recovery Grants VIC

Funding of up to $75,000

Cash funding of up to $75,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Victoria.

VICCloses 21 Oct 2026grant/funding

Shopfront Improvement Grant Program 2026-27 (Hume City Council)

Amount not published on portal

Funding for Hume traders to smarten up the outside of their shop.

VICCloses 30 Oct 2026grant/funding

Small Business Grants 2026-27 (Hume City Council)

Amount not published on portal

Council grants to help small businesses in the Hume area (Melbourne's north) grow or improve.

VICCloses 30 Oct 2026grant/funding

Victorian Trees on Farms Program

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Victoria.

VICCloses 1 Nov 2026grant/funding

Love Your West – Night Time Diversification (Quick Response) 2026-27 (Maribyrnong City Council)

Amount not published on portal

Quick grants for Maribyrnong venues and businesses trying new night-time trading, events or offers.

VICCloses 12 Nov 2026grant/funding

Skills Solutions Partnerships VIC

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available in Victoria.

VICCloses 27 Nov 2026grant/funding

BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available in Victoria.

VICCloses 30 Nov 2026grant/funding

Business to Business Grant Program 2026-27 (Round 1) (City of Whittlesea)

Amount not published on portal

Grants that encourage Whittlesea businesses to buy from and partner with other local businesses.

VICCloses 31 Dec 2026grant/funding

Shopfront Business Grants Program 2026-27 (City of Melbourne)

Up to $20,000 (ex GST)

Cash help for small businesses moving into an empty street-front shop in the City of Melbourne and bringing it back to life.

VICCloses 30 Jun 2027grant/funding

Regional Events Fund VIC

Funding varies depending on the stream being applied for

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to build tourism and visitor experiences and stage or attract events. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoinggrant/funding

StartSpace VIC

Access to coworking space, learning, networking and funding opportunities

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to help early-stage startups get going. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoinggrant/funding

Trunk Infrastructure Fund VIC

Funding between $500,000 and $2 million

Cash funding of $500,000 to $2 million to support business projects and growth. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoinggrant/funding

VicScreen Funding and Incentives

Various funding and incentives programs are available

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to improve your digital tools or online security and fund arts, screen or creative work. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoinggrant/funding

Victorian Supply Chain Uplift Program

Matched funding of between $2,000 and $100,000

Cash funding of $2,000 to $100,000 to support business projects and growth. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoinggrant/funding

Business Elevate Program – Supplier EOI 2026-27 (Maribyrnong City Council)

Not a grant to applicants (supplier expression of interest)

Council is looking for suppliers to deliver its business support program. Useful for consultants and trainers, not a grant for general businesses.

VICCloses 19 Oct 2026free advice/service

Business Recovery Advisory Service – Summer 2026 Victorian Bushfires

Free, confidential, one-on-one support

A free support service to give you expert advice and help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Victoria.

VICCloses 31 Oct 2026free advice/service

Small Business Financial Counselling – Summer 2026 Victorian Bushfires

Expert advice and support from a specialist financial counsellor

A free support service to give you expert advice and help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Victoria.

VICCloses 31 Oct 2026free advice/service

Digital Jobs Program VIC

Access to free training

A free support service to give you expert advice and help with hiring, training or keeping staff. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoingfree advice/service

Electrification Skills Program VIC

Fully funded training

A free support service to give you expert advice and pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoingfree advice/service

Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial (VEHVT)

Free trial of an electric heavy vehicle

A free support service to give you expert advice. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoingfree advice/service

Victorian Energy Upgrades VIC

Discounts vary depending on the products purchased

A rebate, exemption or concession to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoingconcession/rebate

WaterSmart Business Rebate VIC

Rebates for 50% of the total expenditure up to a maximum of $1,500 per property

A rebate, exemption or concession to improve water use or water infrastructure. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoingconcession/rebate

Young Farmer Duty Exemption or Concession VIC

Duty concessions vary depending on the farmland value

A rebate, exemption or concession to support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoingconcession/rebate