This is a summary of grant programs that are currently available to Australian grape and wine producers. Please consult the individual websites for full eligibility details and how to apply. If you are aware of other relevant grant programs or if you notice any errors, please email simon.nordestgaard@awri.com.au.
| Business type | State | Program | Funding for | Max funding | Business contribution | Business size | Ends | Official website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapegrowers | VIC | Agriculture Energy Investment Plan | Energy audits | Free audit | N/A | > $8k annual energy spend | 30/06/2020 | Agriculture Victoria |
| Grapegrowers | VIC | Agriculture Energy Investment Plan | Energy efficiency upgrades (requires previous energy audit) | $1M | 1:1 | > $8k annual energy spend | 30/06/2020 | Agriculture Victoria |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | ACT | Business Energy and Water | Energy and water audits + implementation bonus | $5K | 1:1 | < $25K annual electricity spend or < 20 FTE | Ongoing | ACT Smart |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | All | Accelerating Commercialisation | Commercialising novel products, processes or services | $1M | 1:1 | All | Ongoing | Department of Industry |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | All | Innovation Connections | Identifying IT, tech, and R&D needs and placing researchers | $50K | 1:1 | $750K - $100M annual turnover | Ongoing | Department of Industry |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | All | Export Market Development | Export and tourism promotion activities | $150K | 1:1 | < $50M annual turnover | Ongoing | Austrade |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | All | R&D Tax Incentive | Tax offsets for eligible R&D activities | 43.5% or 38.5% tax offsets | N/A | All | Ongoing | Australian Tax Office |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | All | Business Growth | Implement strategies from audits under prior relevant programs | $20K | 1:1 | $750K - $100M annual turnover | Ongoing | Department of Industry |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | All | Australian Postgraduate Research Intern | Placement of a phD student in industry | $13k | 1:1 | All | 2020 | APR Intern |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | NSW | TechVouchers | Partnering with a research organisation, technical support | $15K | 1:1 | < $30M annual turnover | Ongoing | NSW Department of Industry |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | TAS | Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Growth Voucher | Improving manufacturing systems | $15K | 1:1 | < $20M annual turnover | 30/6/2020 | TAS Department of State Growth |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | VIC | Regional Job Fund | Job creation, business expansion in regional VIC | Various | N/A | All | Ongoing | Regional Development Victoria |
| Wineries | All | Wine Tourism and Cellar Door | Rebates on cellar door sales | $100K | N/A | > $1.207M annual rebatable wine sales | Closed, but Round 2 opens 1/07/2020 | Wine Australia |
| Wineries | SA | Export Accelerator | Export market development | $30K | 1:1 | < $15M annual turnover | Closed, but next round opens 6/07/2020 | SA Department of State Development |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | SA, VIC, NSW | Bushfire - Small Business Grants | Recovery costs - incl. salaries, utilities, financial advice. | $10K | N/A | Small business in affected zone | 30/09-31/12/2020 | SA,VIC,NSW |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | SA, VIC, NSW | Bushfire - Recovery Grants | Clean up, replacement of goods and equipment, etc. | $75K | N/A | Small buinesses and primary producers in affected zones | 31/07/2020 | BUS:SA,VIC,NSW, PP:SA,VIC,NSW |
| Grapegrowers | VIC | Wine Grape Testing Rebate | Rebates for smoke taint testing Jan-April 2020 | $1.2K | N/A | All | 31/10/2020 | Rural Finance |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | All | COVID-19 - JobKeeper | Subsidy for employees | $1.5K per employee per fortnight | N/A | All | 09/2020 | ATO |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | All | COVID-19 - Supporting Apprentices and Trainees | Subsidy for apprentices and trainees | $21K | 1:1 | All | 31/12/2020 | Australian Apprenticeships |
| Grapegrowers | NSW | Bushfire - Repair and Replanting | Vineyard repairs/re-establishment | $20K/burnt ha | 1:1 | All | 12/06/2020 | NSW Wine |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | SA | COVID-19 Regional Growth Fund | Shovel-ready projects that benefit the regions | $2M | 1:1 | All | 6/07/2020 | PIRSA |
| Grapegrower | SA, VIC, NSW | Smoke Taint Grants | Recovery costs - incl. salaries, utilities, financial advice, etc. | $10K | N/A | Grapegrowers affected by smoke taint | Opening soon | Bushfire Recovery Agency |
Last updated: 24/06/2020