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First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund — Extension

Victorian Government · Australia

The First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund supports Victorian Aboriginal businesses affected by COVID-19 trading restrictions. It provides a one-off grant of up to $10,000 to help cover business costs, marketing, advice, logistics and business pivoting activities.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$5K – $10K

Closed

26 Mar 2021

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Victorian business registered in Victoria with an ABN held on 16 March 2020 Kinaway-certified Aboriginal business Minimum annual or pro-rata turnover of $30,000 and impacted by COVID-19 trading restrictions Not eligible if already received $10,000 or more from specified Victorian business support funds
Applicants must be Victorian Aboriginal businesses, including sole traders and self-employed businesses, that are registered in Victoria, hold an active Australian Business Number held on 16 March 2020, are certified as an Aboriginal business through Kinaway Chamber of Commerce, have minimum annual turnover of $30,000 or pro-rata turnover where annual turnover is not available, and have been impacted by temporary COVID-19 trading restrictions. Applicants must provide Kinaway certification and evidence of turnover. Not-for-profit, charitable organisations, community organisations, co-operatives and Australian public companies are not eligible. Businesses that have already received $10,000 or more from the Business Support Fund, Business Support Fund – Expansion program, or the third round of the Business Support Fund are not eligible. Only one grant is available per eligible ABN.

What's Funded

Eligible businesses can use the grant to meet operating costs such as utilities, stock, salaries and rent, obtain financial or legal advice, undertake marketing and communications, address supply chain and logistics issues, and pivot their business offering in response to COVID-19 conditions.

Expected Outcomes

Businesses are expected to maintain continuity of operations, manage COVID-19 trading impacts, adapt their offerings, and cover essential business expenses during the restriction period.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

marketingemploymentcommunityother

Keywords

VictoriaAboriginal businessCOVID-19business supportKinawaysole traderssmall businessoperating costs

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 Victorian Government in Australia, providing $5K – $10K in funding. The First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund supports Victorian Aboriginal businesses affected by COVID-19 trading restrictions. It provides a one-off grant of up to $10,000 to help cover business costs, marketing, advice, logistics and business pivoting activities.

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

The First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund — Extension provides $5K – $10K in funding.

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

Victorian business registered in Victoria with an ABN held on 16 March 2020 Kinaway-certified Aboriginal business Minimum annual or pro-rata turnover of $30,000 and impacted by COVID-19 trading restrictions Not eligible if already received $10,000 or more from specified Victorian business support funds

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

Applications closed on 26 Mar 2021.

What activities are funded?

Eligible businesses can use the grant to meet operating costs such as utilities, stock, salaries and rent, obtain financial or legal advice, undertake marketing and communications, address supply chain and logistics issues, and pivot their business offering in response to COVID-19 conditions.

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