Portland Diversification Fund
Backing ongoing initiatives in the Glenelg Shire to maximise the benefits of economic diversification
Overview
The Portland Diversification Fund is leveraging existing and emerging opportunities to maximise the benefits of economic diversification, growth, and resilience in the Portland and Glenelg Shire economies. It’s part of the Portland Economic Diversification Plan.
Objectives of program
Providing support to businesses seeking to develop and/or expand operations that diversify existing supply chains in Portland and the Glenelg Shire.
Funding details
This program is no longer accepting applications for new projects. Learn about the projects being delivered through this fund.
Projects funded by this program
| Project Name | Region | Year | Amount Funded |
|---|---|---|---|
| PortlandH2 - Hydrogen hub feasibility and pre-FEED assessment | Barwon | 2023 | $500,000 |
| Portland Villages Housing Project Business Case | Barwon | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Scoping Study into AZURA Ocean Technology Australian Hub | Barwon | 2024 | $232,000 |
| Port of Portland Bulk Liquid Storage Terminal Scoping Study | Barwon | 2025 | $500,000 |
| Seaweed Production Facility Feasibility and Business Case Study for Portland | Barwon | 2025 | $450,000 |
| Future Portland | Barwon | 2025 | $80,000 |