The Queensland Government has just announced a COVID grant - a round directly related to this most recent/current lockdown - which may be worth checking out.

They are for small and medium business with turnover more than $75,000 and payroll up to $10 million and must show a 30% decrease in turnover as a result of the current lockdown period. According to the announcement made this morning it is a $260 million package and grants will be processed in the order they are received.

Covid-19 business support grants - August 2021

Launch date: 2 August 2021

Opening Date: mid August

Closing date: anticipated mid-November

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Business Basics (Round2) Regional Queensland

Launch Date: 17 August 2021

Opening Date: 9am 31 August

Closing Date: until funds are exhausted