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Funding pathways

The Australian Wine Future Fund (AWFF) provides different pathway options for funding depending on the type of opportunity, level of support required and the role Wine Australia is expected to play.

Fast Innovation Support 

Ready to turn an idea into action? 

This pathway is designed for practical innovation projects that already have a defined challenge, proposed solution and clear next steps. 

This pathway is commonly used for: 

  • Grower and winemaker-led innovation 
  • Technology trials and validation 
  • Applied research and development 
  • Demonstration projects 
  • Adoption-focused initiatives 
  • Industry capability projects

Major Co-investment Projects 

Building something bigger? 

Some opportunities require multiple partners, significant investment and a structured design process before implementation. This pathway helps develop large projects with the greatest potential for industry impact. 

Opportunities include: 

  • Large collaborative research initiatives 
  • Multi-party innovation programs 
  • Industry transformation projects 
  • Strategic sector challenges.

Strategic Grant Partnerships

Working on a major funding opportunity? 

Some grants offer exceptional potential to attract investment, build partnerships and deliver significant sector impact. In these cases, Wine Australia may take a more active role in shaping and supporting the opportunity. 

Examples: 

  • Large collaborative grants bids 
  • Strategic research partnerships 
  • State and national funding initiatives

Apply for an external grant with support from Wine Australia 

Pursuing a government, research, or industry grant? We can help assess alignment with sector priorities and determine whether support from Wine Australia may strengthen your application. 

Example: 

  • Government grants 
  • Industry funding calls 
  • Collaborative grant applications

Submit an Expression of Interest

Our guidance materials provide important information for you to consider before preparing your Expression of Interest.

First choose your funding pathway and review eligibility of your project, and then complete the following steps:

  1. Download the EOI form. Use the Guidance Materials to help fill out the form.
  2. Complete the requested information. The EOI template covers applicant and contact details, the opportunity, strategic alignment, funding and scale, project characteristics and initial feasibility.
  3. Check your submission. Make sure the EOI form is complete and supporting documents are clearly named before lodging them.
  4. Submit your EOI through our online form.

Your submission will be considered by Wine Australia. Applicants may then be notified of the outcome and next steps as appropriate. Submission of an EOI does not itself constitute approval of funding.

Guidance Materials

Download EOI form


Contact us

For further enquiries about the AWFF and Expressions of Interest, email AWFF.

(email address)

Before contacting AWFF

Review the FAQS, current templates and guidance can help you frame your question and identify the information relevant to your enquiry.

  • For eligibility questions, review the current guidance materials.
  • For application documents, use the current application templates.
  • For a grant-specific question or clarification about your proposed activity, email AWFF.
  • For a completed expression of interest, send your email to: (email address)

Frequently asked questions

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