Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2

The Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2 will assist small and medium manufacturers with an existing presence in Victoria to:

• Expand their capacity and capability by implementing new manufacturing technologies as outlined in the Made in Victoria 2030 – Manufacturing Statement

• Improve productivity and competitiveness in local and global supply chains

• Create new jobs, upskill and reskill workers

• Support Victoria’s transition towards net zero emissions.

Eligible grants will support the purchase and commissioning of capital equipment (recorded as fixed assets in the applicant’s accounts) and associated project expenditure related to manufacturing product and process improvements, prototyping, evaluation and testing of new products and processes, and supply chain capability development.

Projects will be expected to commence within 30 days of execution of the grant agreement and evidence provided that the applicant has committed a minimum of 10% of eligible project expenditure by this date.

Successful applicants will need to complete the project activities within 12 months of the date of the grant agreement. Completion of the project within this timeframe will be a legally binding commitment in the grant agreement.

 Before you get started:

Potential applicants are encouraged to carefully consider their ability to meet the program requirements and how they will perform against the assessment criteria before committing significant resources to developing an application.

Applications are competitive, subject to evaluation against the eligibility and assessment criteria and consideration should be made as to whether the proposal is sufficiently strategic to be funded.

In order to proceed, applicants must undertake the following steps to apply:

• Carefully read the program guidelines;

• Compile all necessary supporting documents as detailed in the program guidelines and application form;

• Submit an application online via the Apply now buttons on this page; and

• Await email confirmation of application submission. Please check spam or junk mail if a confirmation email cannot be seen in your inbox.

If you have difficulty submitting your application, phone the Business Victoria hotline on 13 22 15.