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Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions · Australia

The Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2 supports small and medium manufacturers with an existing presence in Victoria to expand capability, improve productivity and competitiveness, create jobs, and support the transition to net zero emissions. Grants fund capital equipment and related project expenditure for manufacturing product and process improvements, prototyping, testing, and supply chain capability development.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$50K – $250K

Closed

19 Dec 2023

Duration

up to 12 months

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Must be an eligible legal entity with an active ABN and WorkCover registration in Victoria. Must be engaged in manufacturing or the manufacturing supply chain in Victoria, or have a genuine commercial connection to it. Must employ at least 20 FTE staff or have annual turnover above 1500000. Must provide a cash co-contribution of at least $2 for every $1 granted and conduct project activities in Victoria.
Applicants must be an eligible legal entity, hold an Australian Business Number, be an employing business registered for WorkCover insurance with WorkSafe Victoria, and agree to meet co-contribution requirements with eligible cash expenditure. They must be currently engaged in manufacturing or the manufacturing supply chain, or demonstrate a genuine commercial connection to the manufacturing supply chain in Victoria. Applicants must employ at least 20 full-time equivalent staff or have annual turnover greater than $1.5 million. They must agree to conduct the proposed activities in Victoria, have met industrial relations obligations in accordance with the National Employment Standards, participate in future program evaluation, provide financial reports for a Financial Risk Assessment, and comply with the Fair Jobs Code if applicable.

What's Funded

Purchase and commissioning of capital equipment recorded as fixed assets, plus associated project expenditure for manufacturing product and process improvements, prototyping, evaluation and testing of new products and processes, and supply chain capability development.

Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to expand manufacturing capacity and capability, improve productivity and competitiveness in supply chains, create new jobs, upskill and reskill workers, and support Victoria's transition toward net zero emissions. Projects must commence within 30 days of grant agreement execution and be completed within 12 months.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companypartnershiptrustsole_traderother

Stage

growthestablished

Funding Purposes

capital_expenditureinnovationemploymenttrainingsustainabilitycommercialisation

Keywords

manufacturingVictoriacapital equipmentproductivitysupply chainjobsupskillingreskilling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2?

The Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2 is a business grant offered by Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions in Australia, providing $50K – $250K in funding. The Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2 supports small and medium manufacturers with an existing presence in Victoria to expand capability, improve productivity and competitiveness, create jobs, and support the transition to net zero emissions. Grants fund capital equipment and related project expenditure for manufacturing product and process improvements, prototyping, testing, and supply chain capability development.

How much funding does the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2 provide?

The Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2 provides $50K – $250K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 12 months.

Who is eligible for the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2?

Must be an eligible legal entity with an active ABN and WorkCover registration in Victoria. Must be engaged in manufacturing or the manufacturing supply chain in Victoria, or have a genuine commercial connection to it. Must employ at least 20 FTE staff or have annual turnover above 1500000. Must provide a cash co-contribution of at least $2 for every $1 granted and conduct project activities in Victoria.

When does the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2 close?

Applications closed on 19 Dec 2023.

What activities are funded?

Purchase and commissioning of capital equipment recorded as fixed assets, plus associated project expenditure for manufacturing product and process improvements, prototyping, evaluation and testing of new products and processes, and supply chain capability development.

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