Grants in VIC
Festivals Australia Program – Round 21
The total funding pool is approximately $1.4 million each financial year.
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.
Visions of Australia Program – Round 22
$2.8M annual funding pool
Federal grants supporting touring exhibitions and cultural access for regional and remote communities across Australia.
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.
VIC Energy Resilience Community Fund – Round 2
$5,000-$50,000
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VIC Business Events Grant Program
International Stream: $22,350
The Business Events Program aims to attract new business events to Melbourne and regional Victoria. This fund will focus on association conferences, trade exhibitions, corporate meetings, and seminars, as well as international incentive groups.
Regional Airports Program – Round 4
$20,000-$7.5million
The Regional Airports Program aims to support the enhancement of aviation safety, accessibility and climate resilience. Up to $7.5 million in funding available for regional airports and aerodromes.
Business Events Australia Bid Fund Program
Minimum of $50,000
The Business Events Bid Fund Program is managed by the Business Events Australia unit of Tourism Australia. It is a subvention fund aimed at increasing new international business events for Australia. The program provides financial support at the critical bidding stage, helping Australia outcompete other international destinations for the right to host these events.
VIC Aboriginal Business Growth Program
$10,000 to $100,000
The Victorian Aboriginal Business Growth Program is offering grants to Aboriginal businesses and organisations in Victoria to support investments that enable their growth and development. This program aligns with the Aboriginal community's focus on strengthening connections to community, land, and culture, and the Victorian Government's commitment to self-determination and promoting business growth and economic inclusion for Aboriginal people.
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