Victoria announces $209.3 million in extra business support, doubling grants for businesses hit by 14-day lockdown
The Victorian government will double the value of grants for businesses affected by the extension of the lockdown in Melbourne.
NSW launches Small Business Innovation Research program, offering $24 million in funding to SMEs
“The SBIR program will provide competitive grants for SMEs to find and commercialise innovative solutions to NSW government agencies for five well-defined problems," Premier Gladys Berejiklian noted.
Queensland unveils $8 million fund for developing the state’s social enterprise sector
Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said the fund will develop the sector’s capacity, foster connections and raise awareness to improve market access.
Explained: What’s in Victoria’s $250 million business support package for SMEs?
Victorian businesses in industries affected by the lockdown can apply for grants from Wednesday as part of a $250 million support package.
Cheat sheet: How to secure an Accelerating Commercialisation Grant
Just about to bring a new product to market? You should see if you qualify for up to $1 million in matched funding first.
Cheat sheet: Everything you need to know about the Boosting Female Founders Fund
The matched funding grant gives you access to up to $480,000, but the fund has been criticised for failing some women-led businesses.
Winning government tenders: The six most common errors
When you're taking time and resources out of your business to apply, you don't want to miss out on a technicality.
Federal government dishes out $6.9 million in grants to help boost cybersecurity among SMEs
A wave of government funding is on its way to help support small businesses upskill in cybersecurity and better protect themselves.
BRII scheme: $10 million in grant funding up for grabs for regtech innovation
The federal government has committed $10 million in grant funding for regtechs creating innovative solutions to a set of key challenges.
Vic government rolls out $50,000 grants for SMEs to adopt or develop innovative tech
Victorian businesses can now apply for up to $50,000 in grant funding from the state government to put towards innovative tech projects.
Government grant program to offer small hotels $25,000 to reduce energy costs
The Hotel Energy Uplift Program will give small hotels and motels grants of between $10,000 and $25,000 to spend on “energy-saving projects”.
Donations and fast-tracked grants: National Retail Association and Peter Dutton under the microscope
Just eight days after the National Retail Association made a donation, an $880,000 grant from Peter Dutton’s office was fast-tracked.