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Funded Projects

Regional Development Victoria is responsible for the oversight of several multi-million dollar economic development funds, each with various objectives and criterion for the projects receiving grants and investments. The majority of projects are part-funded, meaning that RDV is able to leverage private sector or other government funding. You can search the projects which are funded by RDV, by project, fund or region, below.

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162 results found:

Project Name Fund Region Year Amount Funded
Moorabool Council: Business Case and Economic Analysis for Parwan Employment Precinct Rural Development Central Highlands 2018 $30,000
Mitchell Harris Investment Trust: Urban Winemaking and Education Facility Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Lethbridge Wines: Cellar Door Improvement Project Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Laminex Group: New equipment for laminate technology Investment Attraction Central Highlands 2018 CiC
Eastern Peake Vineyard: Clemens double side undervine weeder Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
William Angliss Institute of TAFE: Feasibility Study for the Institute of Gastronomy Food Source Victoria Central Highlands 2017 CiC
Mount Langi Ghiran Winery: Premium wine processing line Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Pyrenees Grape Growers And Winemakers Association Inc: Pyrenees Unearthed to Melbourne and Beyond Food Source Victoria Central Highlands 2018 CiC
Livestock Saleyards Association of Victoria: Scholarship - Livestock Saleyards Association of Victoria Food Source Victoria Central Highlands 2017 $20,000
Golden Plains Council: Bannockburn Civic Heart Precinct - Stage 1 Rural Development Central Highlands 2017 $500,000
Hepburn Council: East Street Heavy Vehicle Access Improvements Rural Development Central Highlands 2017 $400,000
Austins Wines Pty Ltd: Austin's Wine Bar - Cellar Door Expansion Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2020 CiC
Guildford Vineyard and Cellar: 4 tonne Grape Project : adapting to new wine industry operating environment Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2017 CiC
Sandy Farm Winery: Walking tracks Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2018 CiC
Grampians Estate Wine Company Pty. Ltd.: Grampians Estate Winery Café/Restaurant Feasibility Project Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2018 CiC
Pyrenees Council: Activate Avoca - Stage 1 Rural Development Central Highlands 2018 $500,000
Passing Clouds Pty Ltd: A Wine & Train Tourism Venture Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2017 CiC
The Australian Wine Research Institute Ltd: Australian Wine Research Institute (Climate Adaptation-Revised) Horticulture Innovation Fund Central Highlands 2018 CiC
Jonai Farms and Meatsmiths: Scholarship - Tammi Jonas Food Source Victoria Central Highlands 2017 $4,400
Blue Pyrenees Estate Pty Ltd: Regional Cross Flow Technology Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Blue Pyrenees Estate Wine Education Centre Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2018 CiC
Taradale House: Cellar Door Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Garden Gully Grampians Wine: Grampians Estate Cellar Door Redevelopment Project Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Summerfield Winery: Expansion of Cellar Door and creation of cafe Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2018 CiC
Pyrenees Council: Moonambel Water Supply Concept Design Rural Development Central Highlands 2017 $50,000
CT4 Pty Ltd: Virtual Security Operations Centre Investment Attraction Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Mountainside Wines: Cellar door kitchen creation Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Harrybilt Engineering & Welding Services: Market Growth Strategy Investment Attraction Central Highlands 2018 CiC
Backyard Beekeeping Ballarat Pty Ltd: Scholarship - Amanda Collins Food Source Victoria Central Highlands 2018 $12,455
Grampians Winemakers: Grampians Winemakers Stands at Visitor Information Centres Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Grape Farm Winery: Hospitality Expansion Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2018 CiC
Best's Wines Pty Ltd: Best's Wines Winery Redevelopment Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Genetics Australia Co-Operative Limited: Accelerated Dairy Breeding Program Food Source Victoria Central Highlands 2017 $25,000
Captains Creek Organic Wines: Enhancing the Cellar Door Food and Wine Experience Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Ararat Abattoir Group: Ararat Abattoirs Boning and Packing Facility Upgrade Project Investment Attraction Central Highlands 2017 CiC
Southern Spreaders Hansa business expansion Investment Attraction Central Highlands 2018 CiC
Brandmere Nominees Pty Ltd: Sustainable Viticulture Project Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2017 CiC
Castlemaine State Festival Ltd: Castlemaine Goods Shed: Creative Industries Hub Rural Development Central Highlands 2018 $500,000
Ararat Council: Ararat On the Move - Alexandra Oval Redevelopment - Event & Visitor Space Rural Development Central Highlands 2018 $500,000
Quartz Hill Wines: Straw bale cellar door Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2018 CiC
GoldAcres Trading Capacity Improvements Investment Attraction Central Highlands 2018 CiC
Pyrenees Grape Growers And Winemakers Association Inc: Avoca Food & Wine Festival 2018 Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2018 CiC
SEM Fire and Rescue Pty Ltd: Building capacity to capture Defence contract Investment Attraction Central Highlands 2018 CiC
Ballarat Regional Tourism: The Grampians Pyrenees Wine Region Marketing masterplan implementation Food Source Victoria Central Highlands 2017 $50,000
Austins Wines: Moorabool Valley Wine Club Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2018 CiC
SubRosa Wines: Subrosa wine e-commerce and digital marketing training project Wine Growth Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Ballarat Regional Industries Inc.: Food Packaging Expansion Investment Attraction Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Pyrenees Council: Sustainable Community Hubs Rural Development Central Highlands 2018 $230,000
Pyrenees Council: Central Highlands Straw Pellet Plant Feasibility Study Food Source Victoria Central Highlands 2017 CiC
Australian Bio Fert: Biological Fertiliser Production Facility Food Source Victoria Central Highlands 2018 $250,000
Athlegen Pty Ltd: Alevo - New Factory Build Regional Jobs Fund Central Highlands 2023 CiC
Anderson's Mill Heritage Weekend Inc: National Trust Anderson's Mill Weekend Regional Community Events Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
AME Systems (Vic) Pty Ltd: Defence and Aerospace Expansion Regional Jobs Fund Central Highlands 2020 CiC
Hepburn Council: Daylesford Aquatic and Civic Plaza Precinct Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2020 $100,000
Buninyong Sustainability Incorporated: The Smart Building and Living Expo Regional Community Events Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Ballarat Council: Accessibility, Arts and Assistance Dogs in the Ballarat CBD Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $26,250
Ararat Council: Ararat Rural Farmer's Market Regional Recovery Fund Central Highlands 2021 $30,000
Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $20,000
Rijk Zwaan Australia Pty Ltd: Greenfield Expansion of Glasshouses Horticulture Innovation Fund Central Highlands 2020 CiC
Golden Plains Council: Smythesdale Medical Clinic Fit Out Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $50,000
Ballarat Council: Heritage Toolkit - WHL Bid Stronger Regional Communities Program Central Highlands 2020 $50,000
Art Gallery of Ballarat: Interpersonal Relations - working title Stronger Cultural Regions Central Highlands 2019 $25,876
Lake Bolac Eel Festival Inc: Lake Bolac Eel Festival Regional Community Events Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Ballarat Regional Tourism: Ballarat and Grampians Tourism Skills Audit, Gap Analysis and Strategy Skills Development Central Highlands 2018 $85,000
Ballarat and Traralgon UniTown Delivery Project Investment Fast-Track Fund Central Highlands 2022 $500,000
Ararat Council: Power our future!! Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $42,000
Ararat Regional Art Gallery: Ararat Regional Art Gallery Stronger Cultural Regions Central Highlands 2017 $360,000
Golden Plains Council: Linton Bowls Carpark Upgrade Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $82,500
Clunes & District Agricultural Society Inc: Clunes Show Regional Community Events Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Northern Grampians Shire Council: Grampians Gatherings 2023 Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $48,000
Ballarat Regional Tourism: Plate Up Ballarat - Post Event Extension Community capacity building Central Highlands 2018 $50,000
Pyrenees Council: Kick Starting Events in Pyrenees Regional Recovery Fund Central Highlands 2021 $30,000
Yarriambiack Council: Hopetoun School Site Redevelopment Investment Fast-Track Fund Central Highlands 2022 $101,250
Coghills Creek Progress Association Inc. Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $3,933
Dereel and Surrounding Communities Men's Shed Inc. Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $3,916
Central Grampians LLEN Inc.: Jobs and Training Connect (formerly known as Central Grampians Learning and Jobs Hub) Skills Development Central Highlands 2018 $228,000
Meredith Community Centre Inc Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $6,001
Hepburn Shire Council: The Rex - Youth Social Enterprise Community capacity building Central Highlands 2019 $50,000
Commerce Ballarat Limited: Resilience and Innovation Program for Grampians' Small Business Regional Recovery Fund Central Highlands 2021 $300,000
Ballarat Tramway Museum: Museum Junction and Zoo Drive Track Replacement Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2021 $2,000,000
Golden Plains Council: Bannockburn South West Industrial Estate Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2021 $300,000
Ballarat Council: Buninyong Streetscape Upgrades Population Attraction Central Highlands 2020 $300,000
Ballarat Regional Tourism: Winter Visitor Activation - 1000 Doors Regional Recovery Fund Central Highlands 2021 $100,000
Hands of Change Limited Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $20,000
Ararat Performing Arts Centre: Full House - Ararat Performing Arts Centre / Ararat Regional Art Gallery Stronger Cultural Regions Central Highlands 2018 $80,000
Plate and Glass: Your Local Box by Eat Drink West Stronger Regional Communities Program Central Highlands 2020 $50,000
Hepburn Council: Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - New Visitor Experience Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2021 $500,000
Harwood Grains: Export Oat Dehulling Project Regional Jobs Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
City of Ballarat: Relocation of 2018 MPavilion Stronger Cultural Regions Central Highlands 2019 $250,000
Golden Plains Council: Three Trails Project Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2020 $500,000
Ararat Council: Ararat Regional Playgrounds All Abilities Redevelopment Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $180,000
Pomonal Men's Shed Inc Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $3,992
Ballarat Council: Relocation of MPavilion to Ballarat Population Attraction Central Highlands 2019
Ararat Council: Grampians New Resident & Workforce Attraction Strategy & Action Plan (4/5) Stronger Regional Communities Program Central Highlands 2019 $50,000
Moorabool Council: The Bacchus Marsh 1000+ Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2020 $500,000
Albins Performance Transmissions Pty Ltd: Albins Advanced Manufacturing Facility Development Investment Attraction; Regional Jobs Fund Central Highlands 2017 CiC
Moorabool Council: Parwan Employment Precinct Power and Water Investment Fast-Track Fund Central Highlands 2022 $200,000
Sovereign Hill Museums Association: Sovereign Hill Recovery Domestic Marketing Campaign Regional Recovery Fund Central Highlands 2021 $500,000
CHS Broadbent Pty Ltd: BWEZ Fertiliser Processing Plant Horticulture Innovation Fund Central Highlands 2020 CiC
Hepburn Council: Creswick Town Hall Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2021 $500,000
Hepburn Council: Bullarto Station Tourist Precinct Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2021 $500,000
Hop Temple Pty Ltd: Australian Centre Craft Beer Excellence - Education Project Skills Development Central Highlands 2019 $380,000
Northern Grampians Council: Heath Street Bridge project Investment Fast-Track Fund Central Highlands 2022 $500,000
Rotary Ballarat Swap Meet Inc: Ballarat Swap Meet Regional Community Events Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Ararat Council: The Aradale Solution - Economic and Social Development Strategy Investment Fast-Track Fund Central Highlands 2022 $500,000
Friends of Canadian Corridor Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $6,039
Goldfields Track Incorporated: Upskilling of Ride/Walk Tourism Operators Skills Development Central Highlands 2018 $80,000
Ballarat Evolve Creative Industries Incorporated: Ballarat Evolve Stronger Cultural Regions Central Highlands 2019 $85,000
Maude and District Landcare Group Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $15,352
All Saints Estate Pty Ltd: Systems Optimisation Project Regional Jobs Fund Central Highlands 2019 CiC
Ararat Performing Arts Centre: Ararat Performing Arts Centre Stronger Cultural Regions Central Highlands 2017 $200,000
City of Ballarat: Ballarat Begonia Festival Regional Community Events Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Daylesford Macedon Tourism Ltd: Print and Digital Visitation Driver Regional Recovery Fund Central Highlands 2021 $100,000
Ararat Council: Grampians Online Cellar Door Stronger Regional Communities Program Central Highlands 2020 $50,000
Golden Plains Council: Lethbridge Play Space Upgrade Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $200,000
Victorian Railways Institute Inc Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $5,450
Ballarat & District Aboriginal Co-Operative: Koorie Heritage Trail Upgrade Stronger Regional Communities Program Central Highlands 2020 $50,000
Moorabool Council: Darley Park Play Space Development Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $200,000
Mitchell Community Resources and Advocacy Group (MCRAG): Rivers and Ranges Community Leadership Program Regional Community Leadership Program Central Highlands 2017 $200,000
The Sovereign Hill Museums Association Limited: Lunar New Year Celebration Regional Community Events Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Victorian Regional Community Leadership Programs Secretariat Inc: Victorian Regional Community Leadership Program Secretariat (VRCLPS) 2019-2021 Stronger Regional Communities Program Central Highlands 2019 $360,000
Cyril Callister Foundation: Cyril Callister Foundation Inc - Vegemite Museum. Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $37,943
Mountain Distilling Company: New Macedon Ranges Distillery Expansion Project Regional Jobs Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Victorian Goldfields Tourism Exectuive: Central Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Masterplan Investment Fast-Track Fund Central Highlands 2022 $500,000
Athlegen Pty Ltd: Alevo new factory build Regional Jobs Fund Central Highlands 2021 CiC
Ballarat Regional Trades & Labour Council: Ballarat Trades Hall Planning for Restoration Stronger Regional Communities Program Central Highlands 2018 $50,000
CE Bartlett Pty Ltd: 3-Phase Business Expansion Regional Jobs Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Plinius Engineering and Wrought Iron Pty Ltd: Plinius Engineering and Wrought Iron Capacity Upgrade Regional Jobs Fund Central Highlands 2020 CiC
Clunes Neighbourhood House on behalf of Christy Flaws: Art Attack Stronger Cultural Regions Central Highlands 2018 $232,000
Golden Plains Council: Community Events Regional Recovery Fund Central Highlands 2021 $30,000
Ararat Council: Ararat East Development Zone Road Realignment Integrated Planning Strategy Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2020 $500,000
Hands of Change Limited Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $20,000
Ballarat Council: Ballarat West Employment Zone Circular Economy Precinct Investment Fast-Track Fund Central Highlands 2022 $37,500
Creswick Trails Project Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2017 $2,560,000
Ballarat Council: Eureka Stadium and Sports Infrastructure - Relocation of Ballarat Showgrounds Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2018 $5,000,000
The Peaks Eco Retreat Pty Ltd: Grampians Off Grid Eco Retreat Investment Fast-Track Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Ballarat African Association Inc: Re-branding African Identity Stronger Regional Communities Program Central Highlands 2020 $50,000
Parks Victoria: Ararat Hills Mountain Bike Project COVID-19 Infrastructure Stimulus Program Central Highlands 2020 $2,700,000
Ballarat Foundation United Way Inc: The Ballarat Community Hub Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2022 $1,047,785
Ballan Autumn Festival Inc: Ballan Autumn Festival Regional Community Events Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Ballarat Regional Tourism: BOAA CBD Village Community capacity building Central Highlands 2018 $50,000
Ararat Council: Ararat Housing Transition Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2021 $300,000
Moorabool Council: Parwan Employment Precinct - City Gate Gas COVID-19 Infrastructure Stimulus Program Central Highlands 2020 $2,700,000
Victorian Regional Community Leadership Programs Secretariat Inc: VRCLP Online Portal Stronger Regional Communities Program Central Highlands 2018 $45,000
Mitchell Shire Council: Kilmore Community Hub Masterplan Regional Planning (SRCP) Central Highlands 2019 $50,000
Lyonville Community Planning Group Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $7,057
Central Goldfields Council: Central Goldfields Art Gallery Revitalisation Phase 1 Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2020 $500,000
St John of God Hospital Ballarat: Ballarat Innovation and Research Collaborative for Health (BIRCH) - Stage 1 Skills Development Central Highlands 2018 $300,300
Ballan Shire Historical Sociaty Inc. Living Local Regional Fund Central Highlands 2022 $4,400
Creative Clunes: Clunes Booktown Festival Regional Community Events Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council: Women's Business Incubator Stronger Regional Communities Program Central Highlands 2020 $32,500
Pyrenees Council: Southern Wimmera and North East Pyrenees Water Supply Feasibility Study Investment Fast-Track Fund Central Highlands 2022 $300,000
Hepburn Council: Trentham Community Hub Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2021 $3,500,000
Health Futures Australia Ltd: Sustainable Healthy Integrated Food Towns Hepburn Business and Investment Plan 2022-2025 Investment Fast-Track Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Ballarat & District Aboriginal Co-Operative: BADAC Elders Independent Living Community Regional Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2022 $2,600,000
Hepburn Council: Hepburn Community Events Recovery Program Regional Recovery Fund Central Highlands 2021 $30,000
JG King Pty Ltd: High Energy Efficient Window Production Facility Regional Jobs Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Ballarat Wildlife Park Penguin Exhibit Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund Central Highlands 2017 $162,009
The Sovereign Hill Museums Association: Sovereign Hill Master Plan - Museum of Makers and Orientation Precinct Investment Fast-Track Fund Central Highlands 2022 CiC
Horsham Council: Horsham Regional City Flight Hub Investment Fast-Track Fund Central Highlands 2022 $238,680
Ballarat Council: Intercultural Employment Pathways (IEP) Program Skills Development Central Highlands 2018 $334,575
Pyrenees Council: Beaufort Lakeside Tourism Park Development Rural Development Central Highlands 2022 $500,000
  • This may not be a comprehensive listing of all announced funding through Regional Development Victoria
  • CiC indicates the project funded amount is Commercial or Cabinet in Confidence