Victorian council grants for businesses
Local councils run some of the most useful small business grants: shopfront upgrades, accessibility, events and business growth. We check council grant portals every day and list the rounds that businesses can apply for. Councils appear here only while they have an open business grant we've checked.
- Bayside City Council business grants · 1 open
- City of Melbourne business grants · 2 open
- City of Whittlesea business grants · 1 open
- Hume City Council business grants · 2 open
- Latrobe City Council business grants · 1 open
- Maribyrnong City Council business grants · 1 open
- Murrindindi Shire Council business grants · 1 open
- Warrnambool City Council business grants · 1 open
- West Wimmera Shire Council business grants · 2 open
Bayside Business Accessibility Grants 2026-27
Businesses in the City of Bayside. The portable ramps stream covers a ramp and storage, after a free assessment by the council's ramp provider. The minor upgrades stream covers things like permanent ramps, wider doorways, grab rails and accessible tapware, and needs an equal co-payment. Tenants may need the building owner's approval.
Retrofit Melbourne Financial Incentive Scheme 2026-27
Private owners of commercial office buildings in the City of Melbourne (or people authorised to act for them), including companies, trusts, individual owners and owners corporations. Buildings must be over 15 years old, mainly used as offices, and either unrated or rated 4 NABERS stars or less. You need an ABN, 12 months of operation and $20 million public liability cover.
Shopfront Business Grants Program 2026-27
Small businesses with an ABN and fewer than 20 full-time equivalent staff that have signed a lease on a street-facing shopfront in the City of Melbourne (CBD, Docklands, Southbank, Carlton, North Melbourne, Kensington and nearby suburbs) that was vacant for at least 6 months before the lease. Franchises and subsidiaries of larger companies are excluded. Funding goes to retail, hospitality or creative space fit-outs.
Business to Business (B2B) Grant Program 2026-27
Small businesses in the City of Whittlesea that are members of the free Whittlesea Business Network, hold an active ABN, are the named owner or tenant on the lease, have suitable insurance and can show they are financially viable. Stream 2 is for businesses with 5 or fewer full-time equivalent staff. Funding is paid after you've matched the spend.
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.
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.
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.
Accommodation Provider EV Charger Grant
Registered overnight accommodation providers in Murrindindi Shire with an ABN and no outstanding council debts, that use solar or another green energy supply. Chargers must be at least 7 kW, installed by a Murrindindi-based electrician, available to guests and listed on PlugShare or similar.
Business Events and Conferences Fund 2026-27
Businesses in Warrnambool, businesses from elsewhere bringing a conference to Warrnambool, professional conference organisers and incorporated not-for-profits. The event must be held in the municipality, attract mostly visitors from outside Warrnambool and generate overnight stays. Talk to the council's events team before applying.
West Wimmera Business Assistance Grant (Small Business Development Grant)
Businesses starting or expanding operations in West Wimmera Shire that can show they will be financially viable and bring long-term benefit to the community, for example new jobs or investment. Read the council's small business grant policy before applying.
West Wimmera Shopfront Improvement Grant 2026/27
Retail and hospitality businesses with a street-facing shopfront in West Wimmera Shire, fewer than 20 employees, a current ABN, the right permits and up-to-date rates. You can't apply if you received this grant in the past two years. Covers ramps, painting, windows, awnings, lighting and similar works.