The Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program helps small-to-medium Victorian manufacturers invest in modern equipment, digital technology, and workforce up-skilling. Grants of up to $250 000 are available on a matched-funding basis to lift productivity, grow exports, and create high-value local jobs.
What the grant offers
- Funding pool: up to $250 000 per project
- Co-contribution: one-to-one (your business matches the grant dollar for dollar)
- Eligible costs: advanced manufacturing equipment, robotics, Industry 4.0 software, energy-efficiency upgrades, lean implementation, workforce training linked to new tech
- Project window: typically 18 months from contract execution
- Assessment focus: economic impact, job creation, technology adoption, supply-chain benefits, alignment with Victoria’s Clean Economy and Advanced Manufacturing priorities
Who should apply
- Victorian manufacturers with 10–200 FTE on payroll
- Hold an eligible ANZSIC manufacturing code and a trading history of three years or more
- Can demonstrate financial viability and provide matched cash funding
- Have a shovel-ready project that will start within 90 days of contract signing
Why it is worth your time
- Accelerate cap-ex – halve the out-of-pocket cost of critical equipment or digital upgrades
- Boost competitiveness – adopt Industry 4.0 processes, reduce waste, and improve throughput
- Create skilled jobs – grant covers associated training for new or existing staff
- Strengthen supply chains – position yourself to supply defence, med-tech, renewables, or agri-food sectors within Victoria
- Leverage future funding – a successful Made in Victoria project strengthens future bids for federal Modern Manufacturing or ARENA programs
How Grant Savvy helps
Eligibility clarity
We confirm turnover, FTE, ANZSIC code, and cash-match evidence before you invest serious time.
Project framing
We translate technical upgrades into KPI-driven productivity, export, and sustainability metrics that Victorian assessors reward.
Complete grant drafting
Narratives, budget tables, risk registers, Gantt charts, workforce plans—written in plain English, cross-checked against every line of the program guidelines.
Matched-funding evidence
We align supplier quotes, finance letters, and cash-flow projections so assessors see the project is fully funded and de-risked.
Stakeholder support
We coordinate letters from customers, regional councils, industry bodies, and training partners to reinforce impact claims.
Submission & follow-up
We lodge through Business Victoria’s portal, confirm receipt, and handle clarification queries until a decision is made.
Our process
- Discovery call – 15 minutes to verify eligibility and deadlines.
- Scope & quote – fixed fee, clear timeline, detailed deliverables.
- Data gathering – collect financials, quotes, project plans, and workforce data via secure share-drive.
- Drafting – we craft the full application and supporting docs in Google Docs for live review.
- Review & refine – one consolidated feedback loop, final compliance audit.
- Lodgement – portal upload with timestamp confirmation.
- Post-award support – milestone templates, variation letters, and acquittal guidance.
Standard turnaround: 3–4 weeks. Rush options available when capacity permits.
Results across Victoria
Grant Savvy has supported projects in:
- Advanced metals fabrication – automated laser cutting and robotics cells
- Food & beverage manufacturing – high-speed packaging lines, energy-efficient refrigeration
- Electronics & med-tech assembly – cleanroom upgrades, surface-mount technology, quality systems
- Timber & building products – CNC machining, waste-heat recovery, ERP integration
Combined, these clients added new product lines, created skilled jobs, and lifted export revenue—while sharing the cost with the Victorian government.
Ready to modernise your Victorian plant?