Additional 5K Grant for Victorian Business Support
Business owners - have you heard? We’re here to tell you all about the additional business support that was announced this week.
Due to the increase in restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Victoria, the Victorian Government have introduced additional one-off grants that will be made available to eligible businesses under the Business Support Fund - Expansion program.
- $10,000 for employing businesses in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire
- $5,000 for employing businesses in regional local government areas (except Mitchell Shire.)
If you’ve already received a Business Support Fund - Expansion Grant, or have applied for one, you will not need to re-apply.
Applications will be extended until the 14th of September, 2020.
Important to note:
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Sole-traders and partnerships must employ persons other than themselves to be eligible.
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The applicant must be able to provide a ‘Work cover employer number’.
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Must be a participant in the Commonwealth Government’s JobKeeper Payment scheme