Wine Growth Fund

The Wine Growth Fund aims to develop and grow the wine industry in Victoria, and to support the industry to be viable and sustainable.

The key objectives of the Fund are to:

• support adaptation to a new industry operating environment
• increase visitation and expenditure within Victorian wine regions
• develop profitable and sustainable export markets
• strengthen industry structure and coordination
• Support investment and jobs.

Grants up to a maximum of $20,000 are available to individual organisations. Collaborative projects involving more than one organisation may be funded up to $50,000 per project.

Applicants are expected to make a financial contribution and/or source third-party funding. Grants will be provided on a $1 for $1 basis. Matching funds may be from a variety of sources including from a group of wineries or growers, associations, regional organisations or the Commonwealth Government. In-kind contributions are not accepted as part of the funding contribution.

Timelines

The following key dates are indicative of the likely timing for the application process, but may be subject to change:

Key Milestone	Date
Opening of Round Three	30 July 2018
Closing date for Applications	5 October 2018
Project start date	From 1 February 2019

Who can apply

Applications will be considered from:

• businesses or organisations directly involved in the Victorian wine industry, including the growing, making and marketing of wine in Victorian wine regions
• businesses or organisations which act as consultants, service providers, researchers or educators to the wine industry if their project is considered to be a wholly wine industry activity
• groups of individuals, businesses or organisations directly involved in the Victorian wine industry, including the growing, making and marketing of wine in Victorian wine regions.

Applicants are required to hold Australian Business Number (ABN) or provide written advice from the Australian Tax Office that no withholding tax is required from the grant payment.

How to apply

Read the fund application guidelines carefully to establish eligibility.

Projects located in outer metropolitan regions should contact the DEDJTR Dandenong, Ringwood or Bundoora offices.

Prospective applicants are advised to: