Australia Business Grants

11/07/2020

Victorian Government to Expand Business Support During Further Covoid-19 Restrictions

Over $500 million has been allocated to help businesses in Victoria through the latest pandemic limitations. Support from the government will include $5,000 grants to eligible businesses located within the state. Formerly the grant was only available to twelve postcodes, however since further restrictions have been put in place, the government has now introduced the $5k package for all postcodes and is now available to 80,000 eligible businesses affected under the stage 3 restrictions.
Victorian business can now register interest for the $5000 grants package here: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/business-support-package/business-support-fund
Other funding under the latest round will include:
• CBD funding - $20 Million
• Hospitality Operators - $30 Million
• Business Mentoring - $10 Million
• Mental Health - $26 Million
• Plus payroll tax deferral (check eligibility)

The expanded Business Support Fund will provide more than 80,000 eligible businesses with a new $5,000 grant to support them through the renewed restrictions.

29/06/2020

Queensland $10,000 Adaptation Grants will open for appllication by small business owners on 1st July 2020. This round will close once all funds are exhausted, get in quick if your business is subject to closure or highly impacted by the COVID-19 shutdown restrictions announced by the Queensland Government.

Funding under round 2 will commence on July 1 2020, however applications will close once the fund pool has been used.

Funding under this round can be used for:

• preparing to safely resume trading
• operating costs
• access technologies that will help rebuild your business in new ways
• create or maintain online opportunity that ensures employment over the long term
• retrain or up skill staff and owners to new business ideas and technology
• diversify business by embracing adaption and sustainability
• create new jobs that will ensure long term employment.

29/06/2020

29 Jun NSW Export $12.8 Million Boost Posted by admina_abg In Uncategorised 0 comment Small to medium (SME) Exporters impacted by Covid 19 are in for a treat with NSW government announcing grants aimed at renewing exports within the region. By investing over $12 Million dollars, aimed at reinvigorat...

29/06/2020

29 Jun $250 Million Arts Package – A National Government Grant Posted by admina_abg In Uncategorised 0 comment The Art sector is happy about the $250 million investment the government has pledged in grant funding, while others are shaking their heads at such a huge amount of money being given away...

16/06/2020

16 Jun First home buyers grant differs for each state Posted by admina_abg In Uncategorised 0 comment New South Wales As a first home buyer in NSW you may be eligible for up to $35,000 in grants, plus they may be exempt from paying any or all stamp duty fees. The grants vary depending on newly built...

16/06/2020

RELIEF ON YOUR BUSINESS LOAN & MORTGAGE
The Australian Banking Association has now extended relief to 98% of all business loans taken out with a Bank in Australia.
The banking association believes that helping businesses remain operational is good for all and is seeking to remove some of the pressure on business owners at the moment..

Contact your bank through the online portal link below to see how you can get a 6 month deferral on your business loan and a 6 month deferral on your home mortgage.

Helping businesses to remain viable and keeping people in their homes is good for everyone.

16/06/2020

Local Capability Fund WA "Closing for $20,000 Grant Applications in 14 days"
Aims to provide small to medium sized enterprises SMEs) in Western Australia (WA) with grants to enhance their potential and competitiveness as suppliers of products, services and works to the Western Australian State Government major projects and other principle markets.

The Local Capability Fund normally delivers funding assistance on a dollar for dollar match basis for activities such as planning, improvements to internal infrastructure, plant & equipment plus training.

Purpose of the grants is to:

- Improve the applicant’s capability and role to service the market place

- Meet the requirements for pre-qualification, contractual or technical compliance within the market place

- Overcome barriers and constraints to participate with in the market

- Improve innovation and research

- Improve overall competitiveness

The 5 new rounds launched for 2019-20 include:·
METRONET Railcar Procurement·
The Bunbury Outer Ring Project·
Future Battery Industry
Western Australian Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS·
The Bunbury Outer Ring Project
Aboriginal Business

The Local Capability Fund continues to dispense support on an ongoing level for the steel &construction industry rounds.

15/06/2020

****Closing in 14 days*******

15 Jun $10,000 Small Business NSW COVID-19 Support Grant “CLOSING VERY SOON” Posted by admina_abg In Uncategorised 0 comment Support for New South Wales small businesses and non-profit organisations is being provided through the grant offering $10,000 per ABN.The NSW Governments financial suppor...

15/06/2020

15 Jun Small Business Assistance for Victoria $1.7 Billion during Covid-19. Posted by admina_abg In Uncategorised 0 comment Victorian government responds with 1.7 billion dollar program. “Victoria $500 Million Business Support Fund” The program offering one off grants up to to $10,000 for Victor...

12/06/2020

When In Rome Do As the Romans Do!

Well that's all good and well, but you are based in Australia.
The world is in turmoil with Covoid-19, business shut downs, staff issues, panic, and uncertainty. And to top it all off, your not sure what is going to happen down the track. Well one thing is for sure!

Consumers are still there, demand is still there, and your business is still necessary to economic growth & stimulation. You still need staff and more than likely are seeking any financial help you can get at the moment to get through this.

Government business grants are still there waiting for applications and without a doubt the Australian government, like always, will do everything it can to help stimulate business growth and maintain small business within this wonderful country.

Large corporations are also offering grants to help small businesses with a plethora of funding options available to small business owners. And as an owner / manager it is in your interest to remain up to date on all funding options being offered. Including: government grants, no interest loans, mentoring & advice so you can make informed decisions for your particular business needs.

Australia Business Grants is a knowledge base when it comes to government, philanthropic and independent grant options for businesses within any state of Australia.