Grants closing soon
Grants for Victorian businesses with a closing date in the next 30 days, soonest first. Most grants don't accept late applications, so start early. Updated 22 Oct 2026.
Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant
Wine and cider producers with an ABN who make eligible domestic cellar door sales. The grant is calculated on those sales, up to $100,000 (ex GST).
Launchpad Program
Early-stage startups working on technology that fits ARENA's renewable energy priorities, plus ecosystem organisations (such as accelerators) that help those startups grow.
Accessibility Improvement Grant (Universal Tourism Grant)
Small tourism businesses operating in Latrobe City with 20 or fewer full-time equivalent staff (or turnover under $1 million) and an ABN, plus not-for-profits. Major grants need a 25% co-contribution from businesses (half can be in-kind); Minor grants need none. Projects include ramps, handrails, accessible signage and accessibility training.
Hume City Shopfront Improvement Grant Program 2026/27
Retail and hospitality businesses with a street-facing shopfront in a Hume shopping strip. You need an ABN, at least 12 months of trading, and at least 12 months left on your lease.
Hume City Small Business Grants 2026/27
Businesses based in the City of Hume with an ABN and 20 or fewer full-time equivalent staff. You need 2 years of trading (12 months for start-ups, home-based businesses and sole traders), public liability insurance and up-to-date rates. You must attend a council information session before applying.
Business Recovery Advisory Service – Summer 2026 Victorian Bushfires
Any business affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires. Advisers help you find available support and deal with insurers, landlords and recovery planning.
Small Business Financial Counselling – Summer 2026 Victorian Bushfires
Small business owners whose business was affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires and who want help with finances, viability or insurance disputes.
Victorian Trees on Farms Program
Rural landholders in Victoria with a farming enterprise who want to plant trees, either for timber production or mixed native plantings that also benefit the farm.
Love Your West: Night Time Diversification (Quick Response) 2026/27
Businesses registered in the City of Maribyrnong, and not-for-profit incorporated associations, running night-time activities in Maribyrnong. Applications are assessed by a council panel with outcomes within 28 days of closing.
Closing in 31 to 90 days
- Skills Solutions Partnerships VIC · Victorian Government · Closes 27 Nov 2026
- BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC · Victorian Government · Closes 30 Nov 2026
- Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program · Australian Government · Closes 30 Nov 2026
- West Wimmera Business Assistance Grant (Small Business Development Grant) · West Wimmera Shire Council · Closes 17 Dec 2026
- Business to Business (B2B) Grant Program 2026-27 · City of Whittlesea · Closes 31 Dec 2026