Business Grants and Funding Opportunities
A range of grants and funding opportunities are available to businesses in Colac Otway Shire. These programs help facilitate investment, create jobs and strengthen local communities.
Options vary depending on your business type, industry and goals. As funding is offered by different levels of government and organisations, it is worth exploring a range of sources. The following suggestions provide a starting point.
Regional Development Victoria
Regional Development Victoria (RDV) currently administers a number of programs designed to:
- support business and industry development,
- help new businesses to establish themselves,
- assist existing industries to grow and diversify, and
- build prosperous, stronger regional communities.
Browse current grants and projects being delivered through RDV on their website: www.rdv.vic.gov.au/grants
Business Victoria
Business Victoria provides guidance, services and skills you need to successfully start, run and transform your business.
They also offer a range of grants and programs to support your business and includes multiple industries. You can find out more via their website: www.business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs
Business Australia
The Australian Government provides a free, guided search portal for grants, funding and support programs available through government sources across Australia.
Visit www.business.gov.au/grants-and-programs and start your search today.
Start-ups and Industry
There may also be funding opportunities based on your type of industry: