Funding for Victorian distillers

Overview

Funding may be used for the following types of projects:

• plant and equipment to facilitate growth and competitiveness of businesses to meet demand and improve cost
• technology adoption (excluding ongoing maintenance and service support costs) to increase business efficiency
• items that support product diversification and new product development
• items that build on the Hazardous Areas and Dangerous Goods Audit (HADGA), or general safety  improvements at the distillery not eligible under the HADGA
• items that enhance sustainability including electrification, greenhouse gas emission reduction, energy saving, waste reduction, water reduction
• activities that increase export capability
• marketing activities that increase consumer awareness of your product.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

• have a current Australian business number (ABN)
• be registered as a business in Victoria
• be a legal entity
• own at least one still with a capacity of 50L or more
• hold a valid ATO Manufacturer's Licence to produce distilled alcoholic beverages
• hold a current General, Producer's or Seller's liquor licence issued by Liquor Control Victoria
• be able to meet the agreed (minimum 30 or 50%) cash co-contribution requirement.