Funding for Victorian distilleries for development and growth

Overview

Funding is available to:

• support individual businesses to increase business capability and efficiency through investment and improvements in on-site infrastructure
• support individual businesses to establish or enhance distillery doors, or promote visitor flow, showcasing Victoria’s tourism offerings
• ensure Victoria continues to be a premium producer of distilled alcoholic beverages and remains globally competitive
• enable Victoria to become a leader in Australian distilled alcoholic beverage production.

2 streams of funding for projects are available under the program:

• grants of up to $20,000 (GST exclusive) to increase business capability and efficiency through investment and improvements in on-site infrastructure
• grants of up to $70,000 (GST exclusive) to establish, enhance, or promote a distillery door, increasing visitation.

Check if you can apply

In order to apply, applicants must:

• have a current Australian business number (ABN)
• be registered as a business in Victoria
• be a legal entity (an association, corporation, trustee or individual with legal standing)
• own at least one still with a capacity of 50 L or more
• hold a valid ATO manufacturer licence to produce distilled alcoholic beverages
• hold a current general or producer’s liquor licence issued by Liquor Control Victoria
• be able to meet the agreed (minimum 30-50%) cash co-contribution requirement.