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Circuit Breaker Business Support Package
Business Victoria · Australia
The Circuit Breaker Business Support Package was a Victorian Government COVID-19 business support package that included multiple grant programs for businesses, sole traders, hospitality venues and event-related organisations affected by May-June 2021 restrictions. It bundled several funding streams with different payment amounts and eligibility requirements.
Funding
$500 – $250K
Closed
24 June 2021
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Applicants were Victorian businesses, sole traders, hospitality venues, event organisers, hosts or suppliers affected by May-June 2021 COVID-19 restrictions
• Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two targeted eligible small to medium businesses and sole traders unable to operate between 2021-05-28 and 2021-06-17
• Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two required annual payroll of up to $10 million
• Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 required an eligible liquor licence and food certificate
• Event support streams applied to eligible event organisers, hosts, suppliers, independent cinema operators, live performance presenters, and suppliers to live performance events
• Some event support streams applied to Tier 1 and Tier 2 public events approved to take place between 2021-05-27 and 2021-06-24
This package included multiple funding streams with different eligibility requirements. Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two assisted eligible small to medium businesses and sole traders most affected by COVID-19 restrictions that were unable to operate between 28 May and 17 June 2021, with annual payroll of up to $10 million. Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 was for businesses holding an eligible liquor licence and food certificate. The Victorian Events Support Package covered event organisers, hosts and suppliers affected by COVID-19 restrictions, including major event organisers, approved Tier 1 and Tier 2 public events, independent cinema operators, live performance presenters, and suppliers of goods and services to live performance events.
What's Funded
Support for businesses and event-related organisations impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, including operating costs assistance, hospitality venue support, event cancellation and disruption support, cinema operations support, and supplier support for live performance and public events.Before you apply
Check Circuit Breaker Business Support Package fit and evidence gaps before 24 June 2021
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Help affected Victorian businesses and event sector participants remain viable, cover business costs, and manage losses caused by COVID-19 restrictions and event cancellations.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
employmentcommunityother
Keywords
COVID-19business supporthospitalityeventstourismcinemalive performanceVictoria
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Circuit Breaker Business Support Package?
The Circuit Breaker Business Support Package is a business grant offered by Business Victoria in Australia, providing $500 – $250K in funding. The Circuit Breaker Business Support Package was a Victorian Government COVID-19 business support package that included multiple grant programs for businesses, sole traders, hospitality venues and event-related organisations affected by May-June 2021 restrictions. It bundled several funding streams with different payment amounts and eligibility requirements.
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How much funding does the Circuit Breaker Business Support Package provide?
The Circuit Breaker Business Support Package provides $500 – $250K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Circuit Breaker Business Support Package?
- Applicants were Victorian businesses, sole traders, hospitality venues, event organisers, hosts or suppliers affected by May-June 2021 COVID-19 restrictions
- Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two targeted eligible small to medium businesses and sole traders unable to operate between 2021-05-28 and 2021-06-17
- Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two required annual payroll of up to $10 million
- Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 required an eligible liquor licence and food certificate
- Event support streams applied to eligible event organisers, hosts, suppliers, independent cinema operators, live performance presenters, and suppliers to live performance events
- Some event support streams applied to Tier 1 and Tier 2 public events approved to take place between 2021-05-27 and 2021-06-24
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When does the Circuit Breaker Business Support Package close?
Applications closed on 24 June 2021.
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What activities are funded?
Support for businesses and event-related organisations impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, including operating costs assistance, hospitality venue support, event cancellation and disruption support, cinema operations support, and supplier support for live performance and public events.
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How do I apply for the Circuit Breaker Business Support Package?
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