Grants in VIC

Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund
$750M Green Metals, $500M Clean Energy Tech, $250M LCLF
The Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund will offer up to $1.5 billion in grants to drive pre-commercial innovation, demonstration, and deployment of renewable energy and low emission technologies, accelerating Australia’s journey to a net zero economy.

Powering the Regions – Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS)
$500K
$70 million in funding is available for innovation in industrial decarbonisation and advancing commercial deployment, with grants averaging $500,000 and requiring matched funding.

Community Energy Upgrades Fund Round 2
$25,000-$2.5M
This program co-funds energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for local governments to deliver reduced energy bills and emissions from local government owned and/or operated facilities.

ARENA Community Batteries Round 2
$5 million - $20 million
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $46.3 million in funding for Round 2 of the Community Batteries Funding Program. This program aims to deploy community batteries across Australia to lower energy bills, cut emissions and reduce pressure on the electricity grid.

VIC First Peoples Tourism Industry Strengthening Program
Up to $300,000
Through the First Peoples Tourism Industry Strengthening Program, Victoria’s 12 Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) can apply for up to $300,000 each.
The funding will support Victoria's Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) to enhance their capability and capacity to engage in tourism-related economic development activities, enabling a strategic First Peoples-led approach to identifying and implementing priority tourism initiatives.

VIC Distillery Support – Business Growth Fit-for-Purpose Grant
Up to $200,000
The Distillery Support Business Growth Fit-for-Purpose grants provide direct funding for tailored projects designed to help Victorian distillers take the next step in the development of their business.
The grants are part of the $20 million Distillery Door Program, which will focus on developing skills, increasing tourism opportunities, expanding businesses through infrastructure investment and develop and grow exports, supporting employment and economic opportunities across Victoria.

Festivals Australia Program – Round 20
Average $40,000 per grant
The Festival's Australia program aims to support arts and culture activities at festivals and community events in regional and remote Australia. It is a part of the Australian Government's Arts and Cultural Development Program to support participation in, and access to, Australia's arts and culture.
Each funding round allocates approximately $700,000 with the average grant recipient receiving $40,000.

VIC Industry Development Fund
$50K-$250K expected (exact grant value TBC)
With a $20M funding pool, this initiative aims to support eligible businesses with high growth potential across advanced manufacturing, health and medical sectors, circular economy, digital technology, and agribusiness. By collaborating with commercial lenders, the fund will facilitate the establishment of loan facilities to empower innovative Victorian start-ups and scale-ups.

Critical Technologies Challenge Program – Round 2
Stage 1: $100,000-$500,000; Stage 2: up to $5million
This program supports consortia collaborations with funding to develop quantum technology solutions or components addressing market-driven challenges of national significance. Projects may also integrate advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics to create innovative solutions.
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