Industry Diversification Program – Transition Planning Stream VIC

About this grant

This program provides transition support to VIC gas appliance manufacturers and their supply chains.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Victorian gas appliance manufacturers and their supply chains.
• Businesses must:
• Have an active australian business number (abn)
• Be registered for goods and services tax (gst)
• Be an employing business registered with worksafe victoria as at 28 july 2023
• Be highly revenue dependent on the gas appliance industry
• Have manufacturing operations in vic involving production of finished gas appliances, and/or production of input components for gas appliances.
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What the funding covers

• Business transition support.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/industry-diversification-program-transition-planning-stream-vic for application details

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