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Distillery Support – Infrastructure and Boosting Visitor Economy

Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions · Australia

The Distillery Support – Infrastructure and Boosting Visitor Economy grants provide funding to Victorian distillery businesses for infrastructure, technology, visitor economy improvements and distillery door development. The grants sit within the $10 million Distillery Door Program and aim to build capability, increase tourism, support exports and create employment opportunities across Victoria.

Official Grant Page

Funding

Up to $70K

Closed

5 May 2023

Duration

up to 5 months to 2024-03-31 depending on stream

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Current ABN, Victorian business registration and legal entity status required Must own a still of at least 50 litres and hold relevant ATO and liquor licences Must provide a minimum 30% or 50% cash co-contribution depending on production volume Government bodies, local councils, unincorporated associations, franchisees and non-Victorian applicants are ineligible
Applicants must have a current Australian Business Number, be registered as a business in Victoria, be a legal entity, own at least one still with a capacity of 50 litres or more, hold a valid ATO manufacturer licence to produce distilled alcoholic beverages, hold a current general or producer’s liquor licence issued by Liquor Control Victoria, and be able to meet the required cash co-contribution of 30% or 50% depending on production volume. Ineligible applicants include producers that do not distil their own alcoholic beverages, government departments or agencies, local councils, unincorporated associations, franchisees, applicants seeking another state government grant for the same project, and applicants not based in Victoria.

What's Funded

Eligible activities include new equipment and small- or large-scale distillery infrastructure, signage, technology adoption, product diversification, safety and efficiency improvements, establishment or enhancement of a distillery door, and initial digital marketing or promotional collateral to increase visitor flow.

Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to improve business capability and efficiency, increase production capacity or safety, establish or enhance distillery doors, increase visitation and tourism opportunities, and strengthen Victoria's competitiveness in distilled alcoholic beverage production.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_tradertrustother

Stage

establishedgrowth

Funding Purposes

capital_expenditureinnovationmarketingsustainabilityemploymentexport

Keywords

distilleryspiritsvisitor economytourisminfrastructuredistillery doortechnology adoptionmarketing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Distillery Support – Infrastructure and Boosting Visitor Economy?

The Distillery Support – Infrastructure and Boosting Visitor Economy is a business grant offered by Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions in Australia, providing Up to $70K in funding. The Distillery Support – Infrastructure and Boosting Visitor Economy grants provide funding to Victorian distillery businesses for infrastructure, technology, visitor economy improvements and distillery door development. The grants sit within the $10 million Distillery Door Program and aim to build capability, increase tourism, support exports and create employment opportunities across Victoria.

How much funding does the Distillery Support – Infrastructure and Boosting Visitor Economy provide?

The Distillery Support – Infrastructure and Boosting Visitor Economy provides Up to $70K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 5 months to 2024-03-31 depending on stream.

Who is eligible for the Distillery Support – Infrastructure and Boosting Visitor Economy?

Current ABN, Victorian business registration and legal entity status required Must own a still of at least 50 litres and hold relevant ATO and liquor licences Must provide a minimum 30% or 50% cash co-contribution depending on production volume Government bodies, local councils, unincorporated associations, franchisees and non-Victorian applicants are ineligible

When does the Distillery Support – Infrastructure and Boosting Visitor Economy close?

Applications closed on 5 May 2023.

What activities are funded?

Eligible activities include new equipment and small- or large-scale distillery infrastructure, signage, technology adoption, product diversification, safety and efficiency improvements, establishment or enhancement of a distillery door, and initial digital marketing or promotional collateral to increase visitor flow.

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