Melbourne Hospitality Business Funding Opportunity — Up to A$25,000

A current Melbourne funding opportunity for eligible hospitality

businesses, with support of up to A$25,000 available for certain

security and safety improvements.

This opportunity may suit restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs and other

eligible licensed hospitality venues operating in inner Melbourne that

want to improve site security, safety systems or related protective

infrastructure.

The maximum A$25,000 is not available to every applicant. Different

funding levels apply depending on the venue’s circumstances, and some

applicants may also need to contribute toward the project cost.

SOME KEY ELIGIBILITY POINTS

You may be a fit if you:

• operate an eligible hospitality venue in inner Melbourne

• hold an eligible liquor licence

• regularly trade into the evening

• meet the relevant business-size and registration requirements

• are planning eligible security or safety improvements

• can meet any required co-contribution where applicable

Potentially supported improvements can include areas such as:

• security systems

• surveillance and monitoring

• alarms and detection equipment

• building security improvements

• emergency and safety equipment

• fire-safety improvements

• professional security or safety assessments

The opportunity is currently open and closes in late August 2026,

although funding availability may be limited.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

A professionally prepared PRIORR PDF brief covering:

• who may be eligible

• the different funding levels available

• when higher-value support may apply

• geographic eligibility

• business and venue requirements

• eligible and ineligible spending

• co-contribution requirements

• security and safety improvements that may qualify

• documents and evidence to prepare

• practical application steps

• important timing and deadline information

• official application links, program guidance and contact details

inside the paid PDF

• a quick-fit checklist to help you decide whether the opportunity is

worth pursuing

Need help organising an application? PRIORR can also provide

application-preparation and supporting-document assistance for

selected businesses. Contact us for a quote.

Funding and approval are not guaranteed. Eligibility and funding

availability can change, so always confirm the current official

requirements before applying.

FACEBOOK TEXT

If you run a hospitality venue in inner Melbourne, you may be eligible

for A$5,000 to A$25,000 in funding for security and safety

improvements, depending on your circumstances.

Full details in the first comment.