Grants for Artisanal Producers
Are you an artisanal producer in Gippsland with a project idea to expand your business or introduce new products?
Applications are now open for Stream One : Round Three of Agriculture Victoria’s Small Scale and Craft Program grants.
The Small-Scale and Craft Program targets businesses looking to:
scale-up operations
diversify product lines
expand outreach
Stream One: Round Three of this program is focussing on supporting businesses to upscale their business, expand into new markets and develop individual tourism offerings.
Applications for Stream One: Round Three under the Small-Scale and Craft Program are now open.
Opening date – 21 June 2022
Closing date – 31 July 2022 at 11.59 pm
Grants up to $15,000 are available to eligible small-scale and craft agribusinesses for projects that:
support Victoria's small-scale and craft agribusinesses to expand into new markets to support business resilience, scale-up operations, adopt new technology and increase access for tourism by developing individual tourism offerings
ensure Victoria continues to be a leader in artisanal produce, with a renewed focus on excellence, resilience, sustainability, local job creation and economic development.
What can the grant be used for?
New equipment or small-scale infrastructure (including signage)
Technology adoption (excluding training and ongoing maintenance and service support costs)
Expansion of the agribusiness into new markets, including market development strategies and export support
Product diversification
Development and updating of farmgate outlets or sites for tourism (all permits must be submitted as evidence prior to grant agreement)
Other eligible expenditure will be accepted on a per case basis. Projects must be completed within five months of the executed Grant Agreement.
Who is not eligible?
Businesses that have previously received a Stream One or Stream One: Round Two grant under the program
Individuals and businesses operating in the wine or distilling sector
Government departments or agencies
Unincorporated associations, franchisees and subsidiaries of larger companies
Local councils
Applicants that have applied for another state government grant for the same project
Applicants not based in Victoria
What is not eligible?
Grants will not be provided for retrospective activities or purchases (i.e. activities that have occurred or purchases made prior to execution of the Grant Agreement or the commencement date for the project as set out in the Grant Agreement)
Ongoing operating expenses or other ‘business as usual’ expenses (including but not limited to utility costs and product costs; maintenance and service support costs; advertising and social media; operational wage-related costs; online costs – such as internet connectivity, website domain names and hosting; e-commerce platforms)
Fees associated with permits for planning or annual certification
Training costs associated with technology adoption
Costs associated with applying for government grants and funding programs
The purchase, lease or acquisition of land
Events and associated promotion costs
Any vehicles (including tractors, forklifts, motorised bikes, etc.) or vehicle associated costs
Items without a quote or rationale as to why no quote/s can be provided
