RAISING SPIRITS: GRANTS OPEN TO BOOST VICTORIAN DISTILLERIES

The Allan Labor Government is supporting local distillers to expand production, create innovative new products and reach more customers than ever before.

Mary-Anne Thomas, Member for Macedon has announced the opening of applications for the Business Growth Fit-for Purpose grants as part of the Distillery Door Program.

Grants of up to $200,000 are available for tailored projects that help distillers to grow their business with new equipment, technology, or promotional projects.

The grants encourage investment in areas that will expand distilleries, create new opportunity and growth for the industry.

The Distillery Door Program has provided over $7 million in direct funding to support and enhance Victoria’s distillery industry by creating new jobs and opportunities for local distillery businesses.

Victoria is the distillery capital of the nation with more than 180 distillers that employ over 9,000 people in rewarding jobs across regional and metropolitan Victoria.

Applications will be open for six weeks, closing on 25 March. For further details and to apply, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au.

Quotes attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
“Macedon is home to some of the region’s best beverage producers, I encourage local distilleries to apply”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence
“Victoria is home to some of the finest distilleries, producing world-class spirits that showcase local craftsmanship, create jobs, and position the state as the Australian leader of premium, homegrown spirits.”

“These grants will provide significant support to help Victorian distilleries expand, upgrade
their equipment, and bring more locally made products to market.”