What we do
Business Start-Up Grants
- Round 3 applications are open and will remain open until available funding has been allocated.
Businesses in the start-up phase of their journey can apply for of up to $100,000. To find out more about our eligibility criteria see our guidelines below.
What Can Be Funded
- Property, plant and equipment.
- Fit-out costs.
- Staff wages (capped at one position to a maximum of 38 hours per week, for 26 weeks at the National Minimum Wage).
- Direct business and administration costs (e.g. insurances).
- Essential professional services and consultancy costs (e.g. taxation, legal, financial) to a maximum of 10% of the grant funding sought.
- Trading stock and consumables (capped at a 50% contribution, where you demonstrate that you can and will fund the other 50% of the cost of trading stock and consumables).
Round 3 Checklists and Resources
Are you eligible for Round 3 of our business grants? Use the Eligibility Checklist to see if you are eligible for funding.
Is your business eligible for the Start-Up or Growth Grant? Use the Self Assessment Tool to find out.
Read the Grant Guidelines to know what can be funded and how we assess applications.
Are you ready to apply? Check the Supporting Documents Checklist to make sure you have everything you need.