Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants

What funding is available?

Eligible wine producers can apply for a grant equal to 29 per cent of the notional wholesale selling price of eligible rebatable domestic cellar door sales, up to a maximum of $100,000 (GST exclusive).

The total funding available through the program is capped at $10 million each financial year.

If the total value of eligible applications exceeds $10 million, individual grant payments will be reduced proportionally, using the same rate for all approved applicants.

The Australian Taxation Office provides information about calculating the notional wholesale selling price.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for Round 8, you must:

• be a wine or cider producer
• be a legal entity registered for GST with an active ABN
• have made at least $1,207,000 (GST exclusive) in sales of rebatable wine in 2025–26
• have eligible rebatable domestic cellar door sales above any sales used to meet the $1,207,000 threshold
• have paid Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) on all eligible sales included in your application
• have owned or leased a physical cellar door in Australia during 2025–26, or have a related entity that owned or leased the cellar door
• have held a liquor licence valid during the 2025–26 financial year.

Rebatable wine means wine, or a sale of wine, that is eligible for the producer rebate under Division 19 of the A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999.

Before you apply

Before starting your application:

• Read the Round 8 program guidelines.
• Make sure you understand how to use the notional wholesale selling price when calculating your eligible sales.
• Download and review the step-by-step guide to preparing your statutory declaration.
• Read the Round 8 frequently asked questions for additional guidance.

Documents you need to provide

Your application must include all three of the following supporting documents:

• A properly completed Round 8 statutory declaration.
• Evidence of a lease agreement, mortgage or certificate of title, including the map page, in the name of the applicant or related entity for the physical cellar door where the sales occurred.
• Evidence of a liquor licence for the physical cellar door that was valid during the relevant financial year.

Applications without all required supporting documents will not be valid.

Important information

There are two methods for calculating the notional wholesale selling price. Check the Australian Taxation Office information before completing your application.

The Round 8 FAQs are updated as questions about the grant program are received, so check them for the latest program guidance.

Questions?

For questions about the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant, including program evaluation, freedom of information or conflicts of interest, contact [email protected].