Grant Opportunities

This is a starting point to connect you with some of the grants available on a local, state and national lever. Please be aware this is by no means a complete list of grants and funding available.

Greater Shepparton City Council Grants

Greater Shepparton City Council offers a range of grants and funding each year to local residents, businesses and community groups. You can view funding available under the various programs on the council website via this link https://greatershepparton.com.au/community/grants-and-funding 

Victorian State Government Grants

There are a range of grants and programs available to tourism businesses that can support the delivery of Victoria’s renowned and varied tourism destinations. For further information visits the State Government Grants and Support website https://tourism.vic.gov.au/grants-and-support 

Regional Events Fund

The Regional Events Fund supports events that bring thousands of visitors to regional Victoria, delivering economic impact, creating jobs, and supporting local business.

The Fund backs festivals, culinary, sporting and cultural events that showcase the vibrancy of Victoria’s regions.

Regional events highlight the incredible tourism offerings available throughout the state and bolster Victoria’s reputations as a world-class events destination.

Private companies, councils, Regional Tourism Boards/Visitor Economy Partnerships and not-for-profit organisations are invited to submit applications for events that meet the eligibility criteria and program objectives detailed in the Regional Events Fund Guidelines.

For more information on the Regional Events Fund visit  https://corporate.visitvictoria.com/events/regional-events-fund 

Raising Spirits: Grants Open to Boost Victorian Distilleries

The state government is supporting local distillers to expand production, create innovative new products and reach more customers than ever before.

Applications are now open for the Business Growth Fit-for Purpose grants as part of the Distillery Door Program.

Grants of up to $200,000 are available for tailored projects that help distillers to grow their business with new equipment, technology, or promotional projects. 

The grants encourage investment in areas that will expand distilleries, create new opportunity and growth for the industry. 

Applications will be close Tuesday 25 March. 

https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/funds-grants-programs/distillery-door-program 

Goulburn Valley Funding Finder - Grant Guru 

Moira, Shepparton and Strathbogie Councils have partnered with GrantGuru to provide a free and useful tool to assist businesses and community groups with finding and applying for grants. Search available grants with Grant Guru https://grantguru.com/au/goulburnvalley 

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