Project snapshot
Alignment with RDA strategy
- Economic development
Alignment with RDA strategy
- Economic development
Small grants for manufacturing
In 2023, the Hills & Coast Business Grant entered its third year, continuing to support manufacturing businesses across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island.
The program offered up to $10,000 in matched funding to help local manufacturers overcome barriers to growth, increase productivity, and invest in their future.
This round attracted 17 applications, with projects valued at more than $570,000. Following a competitive assessment process, four recipients were awarded grants for initiatives that sought to expand production capacity, improve efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and introduce new products to market.
Together, these projects highlight the diversity and innovation within our region’s manufacturing sector and showcase how small-scale manufacturers can achieve big outcomes with the right support.
Meet the 2023 Hills & Coast Business Grant Recipients
After a rigorous evaluation process, the successful grant recipients in the 2023 round were made up of the following innovative and ambitious local businesses.
Woodside Cheese Wrights
This award-winning providore, known for their world-class premium cheese, introduced a LactiCheck milk testing system and a semiautomated jar capper, to improve cheese quality, increase output, enhance staff safety, and streamline workflow.
Matchett’s Productions &
Big Sissy Foods
Having made a name for themselves by creating exceptional food products, funding from this round helped automate production with a state-of-the-art dough divider and rounder, improving speed, efficiency, and output while maintaining product quality.
Fischer Kitchens
This family business specialises in the design, manufacture, and installation of custom kitchens and residential joinery. They purchased an edge bander return table to improve workflow efficiency and reduce production time, to support ongoing business growth.
Ginny Pig Distillery
Specialists in crafting small-batch gin, and recent winners of the 2023 World Spirits Awards for “Best London Dry” and “Best overall Gin”, Ginny Pig expanded production with a larger still, increasing output, improving energy efficiency, and supporting growth into new spirits.
Looking for funding for your business?
In conjunction with our region’s councils, we offer the Hills & Coast Grant Finder, a one-stop grant portal that pulls in grants from councils, state and federal government agencies. Once you register to use the portal, you can set up automated grant alerts based on your industry or specific keywords.
