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First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund — Extension

Business Victoria · Australia

The First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund — Extension provided one-off support to eligible Victorian Aboriginal businesses affected by COVID-19 trading restrictions. Grants of $6000 could be used for business costs, marketing, advice, supply chain challenges, and business pivoting.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$6K – $6K

Closed

7 Dec 2021

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

• Must be a Victorian Aboriginal business certified through Kinaway. • Must hold an Australian Business Number on 27 May 2021 and be registered in Victoria. • Must have minimum annual turnover of 30000 or pro-rata equivalent and be impacted by COVID-19 trading restrictions. • Not eligible if already funded through Business Costs Assistance Program/s or the Small Business COVID Hardship Fund.
Applicants had to be Victorian Aboriginal businesses, including sole traders and self-employed businesses, that were registered in Victoria, held an active Australian Business Number on 27 May 2021, were certified as an Aboriginal business through Kinaway Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce, had minimum annual turnover of $30,000 or pro-rata turnover where annual turnover was not available, and had been impacted by temporary COVID-19 trading restrictions. Applicants had to provide Kinaway certification evidence and turnover evidence such as a letter from a qualified agent or Business Activity Statements. Charitable organisations, community organisations, co-operatives and Australian public companies were not eligible. Businesses that had already received funding through the Business Costs Assistance Program/s or the Small Business COVID Hardship Fund were not eligible.

What's Funded

Eligible businesses could use the grant to meet business costs such as utilities, stock, salaries or rent; obtain financial or legal advice for business continuity planning; undertake marketing and communications; address supply chain and logistics issues; and pivot business operations in response to COVID-19 restrictions.

Expected Outcomes

Support continued operation of eligible Victorian Aboriginal businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, maintain business continuity, and help businesses adapt their offerings and operations to the current environment.

Key Information

Applicant Types

sole_tradercompanypartnershiptrustother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

marketingemploymentcommunityother

Keywords

COVID-19Aboriginal businessFirst PeoplesVictoriaKinawaybusiness continuitymarketingrent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund — Extension?

The First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund — Extension is a business grant offered by Business Victoria in Australia, providing $6K – $6K in funding. The First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund — Extension provided one-off support to eligible Victorian Aboriginal businesses affected by COVID-19 trading restrictions. Grants of $6000 could be used for business costs, marketing, advice, supply chain challenges, and business pivoting.

How much funding does the First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund — Extension provide?

The First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund — Extension provides $6K – $6K in funding.

Who is eligible for the First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund — Extension?

• Must be a Victorian Aboriginal business certified through Kinaway. • Must hold an Australian Business Number on 27 May 2021 and be registered in Victoria. • Must have minimum annual turnover of 30000 or pro-rata equivalent and be impacted by COVID-19 trading restrictions. • Not eligible if already funded through Business Costs Assistance Program/s or the Small Business COVID Hardship Fund.

When does the First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund — Extension close?

Applications closed on 7 Dec 2021.

What activities are funded?

Eligible businesses could use the grant to meet business costs such as utilities, stock, salaries or rent; obtain financial or legal advice for business continuity planning; undertake marketing and communications; address supply chain and logistics issues; and pivot business operations in response to COVID-19 restrictions.

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