Hospitality Security Fund – Victoria

About This Opportunity

Security and fire-safety upgrades for eligible licensed hospitality venues: CCTV, alarms, motion detectors, emergency lighting, fire suppression upgrades, security/fire audits and related training. Security Uplift Grant $5,000; Direct Impact Grant $5,000–$25,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible licensed hospitality businesses with fewer than 50 employees, WorkSafe Victoria registration, active ABN and GST registration, eligible liquor licence and eligible ANZSIC class; venue must be in City of Melbourne, Port Phillip, Stonnington or Yarra and trade publicly past 6 pm. Applications close 28 August 2026 at 4 pm or earlier if funds are allocated.

Application Process

Applications will close at 4pm on 28 August 2026, or earlier if all funds are allocated. Please read all the information on this page, including the program guidelines and the frequently asked questions (FAQs) before applying. Make sure you complete all the questions in the application form and submit it on the Business Victoria application portal via the link at the bottom of this page.

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