Funding for small-scale and craft producers to grow their business

The Small-Scale and Craft Program provides small-scale and craft producers with funding for projects that help expand and grow their business.

Overview

Funding is available to help Victorian small-scale and craft agribusinesses scale-up operations, 

Grant funding may be used for projects that:

• create cohesive visitor experiences that showcase Victoria’s premium small-scale and craft products and have the potential to become an ongoing tourist attraction
• develop new agri-visitor experiences across Victoria
• ensure Victoria continues to be a leader in artisanal produce, showcasing the sector's excellence, resilience, sustainability and local job creation
• create opportunities for communities and visitors to engage with the unique small-scale and craft sector
• increase understanding of and customer connection with Victoria’s small-scale agribusinesses.

What are the eligibility criteria?

To be eligible, you must:

• have a current Australian business number (ABN)
• be registered as a business in Victoria
• operate a business in Victoria
• show benefit to multiple small-scale and craft agribusinesses operating within the small-scale and craft sector (i.e. cannot be a subsidiary of a larger firm)
• be a legal entity
• be able to meet the minimum 25% cash co-contribution.

How do you apply?

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply at Small-Scale and Craft Program.