Wine Growth Fund - Round 3

Applications are now open for Round 3 of the Victorian Government's Wine Growth Fund.

The Wine Growth Fund aims to develop and sustainably grow the wine industry in Victoria by providing grants to build both domestic and international markets.

It supports a range of activities including marketing, exporting, tourism, business development and infrastructure projects.

Grants up to a maximum of $20,000 are available to individual organisations. Collaborative marketing and export projects involving more than one organisation may be funded up to $50,000 per project. Infrastructure projects that attract significant private investment and create new jobs are eligible for grants up to $100,000.

Key Milestones for Round 3:

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.

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.

Prospective applicants are advised to:

• read the Fund Guidelines carefully to establish eligibility

• discuss the proposed application with your local Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) office

• submit an expression of interest

• expressions of interest which are supported may then complete an application form. DEDJTR officers can assist applicants to complete application form.

The Fund forms part of the Victorian Government's $1million commitment to support the Victorian wine industry.