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 tadro.abbott@awri.com.au
| Business type | State | Program | Funding for | Max funding | Business contribution | Business size | Ends | Official website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapegrowers | All | Managing Farm Risk | Insurance advice | $2.5K | 1:1 | All | 15/05/2019 | Department of Agriculture |
| Grapegrowers | VIC | Agriculture Energy Investment Plan | Energy audits | Free audit | N/A | > $8k annual energy spend | 28/02/2020 | Agriculture Victoria |
| Grapegrowers | VIC | Agriculture Energy Investment Plan | Energy efficiency upgrades (requires previous energy audit) | $50k | 1:1 | > $8k annual energy spend | 28/02/2020 | Agriculture Victoria |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | All | Accelerating Commercialisation | Commercialising novel products, processes or services | $1,000K | 1:1 | All | Ongoing | Department of Industry |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | All | Innovation Connections | Identifying IT, tech, and R&D needs and placing researchers | $50K | 1:2 | $750K - $100M annual turnover | Ongoing | Department of Industry |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | All | Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture | Innovative projects that benefit viticulture and/or oenology | $22k | N/A | Individual aged 18-35 | 12/10/2018 | Department of Agriculture |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | All | Export Market Development | Export and tourism promotion activities | $150K | 1:1 | < $50M annual turnover | Jul - Nov 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 | ACT | Business Energy and Water | Energy and water audits + implementation bonus | $5K | 1:1 | < $20K annual electricity spend or < 10 FTE | Ongoing | ACT Smart |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | NSW | TechVouchers | Partnering with a research organisation, technical support | $15K | 1:1 | < $30M annual turnover | Ongoing | NSW Department of Industry |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | SA | Innovation Voucher Program | Partnering with a research organisation | $50K | 1:2 | < $200M annual turnover | Ongoing | SA Department of State Development |
| 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 |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | VIC | Energy Assessment | Energy audits + implementation bonus | $20K | 1:1 | > $20K annual energy spend | 28/09/2018 | Sustainability Victoria |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | VIC | Food Source Victoria | Supporting producers along the value chain to work together to grow their businesses | Uncapped | 1:2 | All | 30/06/2019 | Agriculture Victoria |
| Grapegrowers & wineries | WA | Innovation Vouchers Program | R&D, product development, commercialisation | $20K | 1:4 | < 200 FTE | Ongoing (opens in March) | New Industries WA |
| Wineries | All | Wine Tourism and Cellar Door | Rebates on cellar door sales | $100K | N/A | > $1.207M annual rebatable wine sales | Opens 1/07/2019 | Wine Australia |
| Wineries | All | Wine Export | Wine export promotional activities | $25K | 1:1 | < $20M annual turnover | 1/05/2020 | Wine Australia |
| Wineries | SA | Resource Productivity Assessments | Resource productivity assessments (energy, water, inputs, waste, etc.) | $10K | 1:1 | All | 30/11/2018 | Green Industries SA |
| Wineries | SA | Export Partnership Program | Export market development | $50 K | 1:1 | < $15M annual turnover | Ongoing (next round tba) | SA Department of State Development |
Last updated: 10/9/2018