ClosedBusinessRound 2
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 provides matched funding to small and medium manufacturers with an existing presence in Victoria. It supports capital equipment purchases and related project expenditure to improve manufacturing capability, productivity, supply chain competitiveness, jobs and skills, and the transition to net zero emissions.
Funding
$50K – $250K
Closed
19 Dec 2023
Duration
up to 12 months
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Be an eligible legal entity
• Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Be an employing business registered for WorkCover insurance with WorkSafe Victoria
• Meet co-contribution requirements with eligible cash expenditure
• Be currently engaged in manufacturing or the manufacturing supply chain, or demonstrate a genuine commercial connection to the manufacturing supply chain in Victoria
• Employ at least 20 FTE staff or have annual turnover greater than $1.5 million
• Agree to conduct the proposed activities in Victoria
• Have met industrial relations obligations as an employer in accordance with the National Employment Standards
• Participate in future program evaluation activity
• Provide financial reports to enable a Financial Risk Assessment
• Comply with the Fair Jobs Code if applicable
Applicants must be an eligible legal entity, hold an active Australian Business Number, be an employing business registered for WorkCover insurance with WorkSafe Victoria, and provide a minimum cash co-contribution of $2 for every $1 granted. 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 under 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.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Projects are expected to expand manufacturing capacity and capability, improve productivity and competitiveness, create jobs, upskill and reskill workers, strengthen supply chain participation, and support Victoria's transition to net zero emissions. Projects must commence within 30 days of grant agreement execution and be completed within 12 months.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
companypartnershiptrustsole_traderother
Stage
growthestablished
Funding Purposes
innovationcapital_expenditureemploymenttrainingsustainabilitycommercialisation
Keywords
manufacturingVictoriacapital equipmentproductivitysupply chainjobsskillsnet zero
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 provides matched funding to small and medium manufacturers with an existing presence in Victoria. It supports capital equipment purchases and related project expenditure to improve manufacturing capability, productivity, supply chain competitiveness, jobs and skills, and the transition to net zero emissions.
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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.
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Who is eligible for the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2?
- Be an eligible legal entity
- Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Be an employing business registered for WorkCover insurance with WorkSafe Victoria
- Meet co-contribution requirements with eligible cash expenditure
- Be currently engaged in manufacturing or the manufacturing supply chain, or demonstrate a genuine commercial connection to the manufacturing supply chain in Victoria
- Employ at least 20 FTE staff or have annual turnover greater than $1.5 million
- Agree to conduct the proposed activities in Victoria
- Have met industrial relations obligations as an employer in accordance with the National Employment Standards
- Participate in future program evaluation activity
- Provide financial reports to enable a Financial Risk Assessment
- Comply with the Fair Jobs Code if applicable
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When does the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2 close?
Applications closed on 19 Dec 2023.
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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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How do I apply for the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2?
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