Queensland Government Grants announcements
Perrier Ryan • May 16, 2021
Just announced - Small business grants !
The Qld Department of Employment, Small Business and Training has just announced new grants available now to small business clients:
Business Basics Grants Program - launched today and opens on 31 May 2021
- will offer grant funding to new and emerging businesses
- grants available for up to $5,000 each to increase core capabilities and adopt current best practice - such as website development and upgrades, strategic marketing, training and coaching, advisory services and planning for business continuity and succession
- Guidelines and FAQ's available 17/5/2021
- Applications open 31 May
Business Boost Grants Program - opens in July
- will support established small businesses
- grants available for up to $15,000 to improve efficiency and productivity through organisational development and upgrades through automated software and CRM systems
- Guidelines and FAQ's available mid-July 2021
- Applications open - late July 2021
Business Growth Fund - opened last week
- Will help evolving and fast growing small and medium sized businesses
- grants available up to $50,000 to buy highly specialised equipment to seize and accelerate growth opportunities
- Guidelines/FAQ's available 1 May 2021
- Eligibility tool available 5 May 2021, but to be eligible, your business must:
- have fewer than 20 employees at the time of applying for the grant
- have an active ABN and be registered for GST
- have a Queensland HQ
- have a turnover of $300,000 or less for the current financial year
- not be insolvent or have owners/directors that are an undischarged bankrupt
- Applications open 11 May 2021
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