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ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program

ACT Government · Australia

The ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program provides matched funding to help ACT social enterprises start and grow. It supports local innovation, growth of social enterprises in Canberra, and attraction of new social entrepreneurs to Canberra.

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Funding

$10K – $30K

Location

Australian Capital Territory

Who Can Apply

• Meet the program’s definition of a social enterprise • Have annual turnover of less than $500,000 • Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) at the time of application • Be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) if applicable • Be based in or operate mainly in the Australian Capital Territory • Provide matched funding
Applicants must meet the program’s definition of a social enterprise, have annual turnover of less than $500,000, have an Australian Business Number (ABN) at the time of application, be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) if applicable, and be based in or operate mainly in the ACT. Applicants must also provide matched funding.

What's Funded

Funded activities can include new product development, business planning, training programs, strategic marketing activities, resources, website development or upgrades, and fixtures or fittings with installation costs up to 10% of the grant.

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Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include helping social enterprises start and grow, supporting local innovation, encouraging growth of social enterprises in Canberra, and attracting new social entrepreneurs to Canberra.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitother

Stage

early_stageestablished

Funding Purposes

innovationtrainingmarketingcapital_expenditureother

Keywords

social enterprisematched fundingCanberraACTstartupbusiness growthinnovationtraining

Official Grant Page

ACT Government

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program?

The ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program is a business grant offered by ACT Government in Australia, providing $10K – $30K in funding. The ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program provides matched funding to help ACT social enterprises start and grow. It supports local innovation, growth of social enterprises in Canberra, and attraction of new social entrepreneurs to Canberra.
2

How much funding does the ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program provide?

The ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program provides $10K – $30K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program?

  • Meet the program’s definition of a social enterprise
  • Have annual turnover of less than $500,000
  • Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) at the time of application
  • Be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) if applicable
  • Be based in or operate mainly in the Australian Capital Territory
  • Provide matched funding
4

What activities are funded?

Funded activities can include new product development, business planning, training programs, strategic marketing activities, resources, website development or upgrades, and fixtures or fittings with installation costs up to 10% of the grant.
5

How do I apply for the ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program?

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