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First Peoples' COVID-19 Business Support Fund
Victorian Government · Australia
The First Peoples' COVID-19 Business Support Fund provided one-off grants to Victorian Aboriginal businesses affected by coronavirus trading restrictions. Funding could be used for business costs, marketing, advice, supply chain challenges, and pivoting business operations.
Funding
Up to $10K
Closed
26 Mar 2021
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Must be a Victorian business registered in Victoria
• Must hold an active Australian Business Number and have held that ABN on 2020-03-16
• Must be certified as an Aboriginal business through Kinaway Chamber of Commerce
• Must have minimum annual turnover of 30000, or pro-rata turnover if annual turnover is not available
• Must have been impacted by temporary COVID-19 trading restrictions
• Includes sole traders and self-employed businesses
• Not-for-profit, charitable organisations, community organisations, co-operatives and Australian public companies are not eligible
• Businesses that already received 10000 or more from the Business Support Fund, Business Support Fund – Expansion program, or the third round of the Business Support Fund are not eligible
Applicants had to be Victorian Aboriginal businesses, including sole traders and self-employed businesses, registered in Victoria, holding an ABN that existed on 16 March 2020, certified as an Aboriginal business through Kinaway Chamber of Commerce, with minimum annual turnover of $30,000 or pro-rata turnover where annual turnover was unavailable, and impacted by temporary COVID-19 trading restrictions. Not-for-profit, charitable organisations, community organisations, co-operatives and Australian public companies were ineligible. Businesses that had already received $10,000 or more from specified Victorian Government business support grants were also ineligible.
What's Funded
Meeting business operating costs such as utilities, stock, salaries and rent; obtaining financial or legal advice for business continuity; marketing and communications activities; addressing supply chain and logistics issues; and pivoting the business offering in response to COVID-19 restrictions.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Support continuity and resilience of Victorian Aboriginal businesses impacted by COVID-19 trading restrictions, helping them cover essential costs and adapt operations to the changed business environment.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_traderpartnershiptrustindividual
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
marketingemploymentcommunityother
Keywords
COVID-19Aboriginal businessFirst PeoplesKinawaybusiness continuitysmall businessVictoriatrading restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the First Peoples' COVID-19 Business Support Fund?
The First Peoples' COVID-19 Business Support Fund is a business grant offered by Victorian Government in Australia, providing Up to $10K in funding. The First Peoples' COVID-19 Business Support Fund provided one-off grants to Victorian Aboriginal businesses affected by coronavirus trading restrictions. Funding could be used for business costs, marketing, advice, supply chain challenges, and pivoting business operations.
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How much funding does the First Peoples' COVID-19 Business Support Fund provide?
The First Peoples' COVID-19 Business Support Fund provides Up to $10K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the First Peoples' COVID-19 Business Support Fund?
- Must be a Victorian business registered in Victoria
- Must hold an active Australian Business Number and have held that ABN on 2020-03-16
- Must be certified as an Aboriginal business through Kinaway Chamber of Commerce
- Must have minimum annual turnover of 30000, or pro-rata turnover if annual turnover is not available
- Must have been impacted by temporary COVID-19 trading restrictions
- Includes sole traders and self-employed businesses
- Not-for-profit, charitable organisations, community organisations, co-operatives and Australian public companies are not eligible
- Businesses that already received 10000 or more from the Business Support Fund, Business Support Fund – Expansion program, or the third round of the Business Support Fund are not eligible
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When does the First Peoples' COVID-19 Business Support Fund close?
Applications closed on 26 Mar 2021.
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What activities are funded?
Meeting business operating costs such as utilities, stock, salaries and rent; obtaining financial or legal advice for business continuity; marketing and communications activities; addressing supply chain and logistics issues; and pivoting the business offering in response to COVID-19 restrictions.
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How do I apply for the First Peoples' COVID-19 Business Support Fund?
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