Grants and funding

    Find grants and funding our department provides.

    Select the link below for full details, such as opening and closing dates, eligibility and criteria.

    You can also find a detailed list at Victorian Government grants and programs.

    Creativity and culture

    For organisations and individuals in the creative industries.

    Suitable grants or funding:

    Employment and business

    For small businesses looking to upskill employees, improve products and services and grow their business.

    Suitable grants or funding:

    Industry, research and innovation

    For entrepreneurs, startups, medical researchers and specific industries e.g. manufacturing.

    Suitable grants or funding:

    Outdoor recreation

    For community and recreational organisations involved in fishing.

    Suitable grants or funding:

    Regional development

    For community and businesses based in the regions.

    Suitable grants or funding:

    Sport

    For community organisations and individuals in sport.

    Suitable grants or funding:

    Tourism and events

    For tourism and events businesses and operators.

    Suitable grants or funding:

    Payment verification with EFTsure

    As part of the grant and funding application process our department uses Eftsure. This is a verification process for bank details.
    Grant and funding payments will not be made until a Australian Business Number (ABN) has been verified in Eftsure.

    By submitting a grant application, you are agreeing to Eftsure verifying your bank details.

    Learn more about Eftsure’s verification process.

    Page last updated: 1 May 2026