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Distillery Support – Safety – Hazardous Areas and Dangerous Goods Rebate — VIC, 2025-26
Up to $50K available · Rolling Applications
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
A Victorian rebate program providing direct funding to distilleries to improve safety through hazardous areas and dangerous goods assessments, equipment, infrastructure and related training. Eligible businesses can claim up to 70% or 80% of eligible expenditure, capped at $50000, for costs incurred before applying.
Funding
Up to $50K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Have a current Australian Business Number (ABN)
• 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 current ATO Manufacturer’s Licence to produce distilled alcoholic beverages
• Hold a current Victorian General or Producer’s Liquor Licence issued by Liquor Control Victoria
• Have had a Hazardous Area Assessment, Dangerous Goods Audit, OHS Essentials Program relating to hazardous areas and dangerous goods, or assessment by a WorkSafe Victoria dangerous goods inspector undertaken from 1 April 2023 to the closing date
• Be able to meet the required cash co-contribution of at least 20% or 30%
• Agree to participate in future program evaluation activities
• Meet workplace and employment obligations as an employer
• Must not be a producer of spirits that does not distil its own alcoholic beverages
• Must not be a state government department, agency or local council
• Must not be an unincorporated association or franchise
• Must not have applied for another state government grant for the same project
• Must be based in Victoria
Applicants must have a current ABN, 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 current ATO Manufacturer’s Licence to produce distilled alcoholic beverages, hold a current Victorian General or Producer’s Liquor Licence, have had an eligible Hazardous Area Assessment, Dangerous Goods Audit, OHS Essentials Program relating to hazardous areas and dangerous goods, or assessment by a WorkSafe Victoria dangerous goods inspector undertaken from 1 April 2023 to the closing date, be able to meet the required cash co-contribution of at least 20% or 30%, agree to participate in future program evaluation activities, and meet workplace and employment obligations. Ineligible applicants include producers of spirits that do not distil their own alcoholic beverages, state government departments, agencies or local councils, unincorporated associations, franchises, applicants seeking another state government grant for the same project, and businesses not based in Victoria.
What's Funded
Hazardous Area Assessments or Dangerous Goods Audits; purchase and installation of safety-related equipment and infrastructure recommended by an eligible assessment or inspector; and external training specific to safe operation of recommended equipment.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Improved safety in distilleries, compliance with hazardous areas and dangerous goods requirements, safer operation of equipment and infrastructure, and support for business growth, employment and economic opportunities across Victoria.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_tradertrustother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
capital_expendituretrainingsustainabilityemploymentother
Keywords
distilleryrebatesafetyhazardous areasdangerous goodsequipmentinfrastructuretraining
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Distillery Support – Safety – Hazardous Areas and Dangerous Goods Rebate?
The Distillery Support – Safety – Hazardous Areas and Dangerous Goods Rebate is a business grant offered by Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Australia, providing Up to $50K in funding. A Victorian rebate program providing direct funding to distilleries to improve safety through hazardous areas and dangerous goods assessments, equipment, infrastructure and related training. Eligible businesses can claim up to 70% or 80% of eligible expenditure, capped at $50000, for costs incurred before applying.
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How much funding does the Distillery Support – Safety – Hazardous Areas and Dangerous Goods Rebate provide?
The Distillery Support – Safety – Hazardous Areas and Dangerous Goods Rebate provides Up to $50K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Distillery Support – Safety – Hazardous Areas and Dangerous Goods Rebate?
- Have a current Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 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 current ATO Manufacturer’s Licence to produce distilled alcoholic beverages
- Hold a current Victorian General or Producer’s Liquor Licence issued by Liquor Control Victoria
- Have had a Hazardous Area Assessment, Dangerous Goods Audit, OHS Essentials Program relating to hazardous areas and dangerous goods, or assessment by a WorkSafe Victoria dangerous goods inspector undertaken from 1 April 2023 to the closing date
- Be able to meet the required cash co-contribution of at least 20% or 30%
- Agree to participate in future program evaluation activities
- Meet workplace and employment obligations as an employer
- Must not be a producer of spirits that does not distil its own alcoholic beverages
- Must not be a state government department, agency or local council
- Must not be an unincorporated association or franchise
- Must not have applied for another state government grant for the same project
- Must be based in Victoria
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When does the Distillery Support – Safety – Hazardous Areas and Dangerous Goods Rebate close?
Applications close on 30 June 2025. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Hazardous Area Assessments or Dangerous Goods Audits; purchase and installation of safety-related equipment and infrastructure recommended by an eligible assessment or inspector; and external training specific to safe operation of recommended equipment.
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How do I apply for the Distillery Support – Safety – Hazardous Areas and Dangerous Goods Rebate?
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