The Small Business Grants program provides financial assistance to small businesses currently located or intending to locate in the City of Melbourne.
Key dates
| Round |
Opens |
Closes |
Notification |
Comments |
| Round two |
Monday 13 February 2012 |
Tuesday 13 March 2012 at 5.30pm |
June 2012 |
For events / activities completed by 2013 |
Categories
There are four categories of grants:
Information sessions and education workshops
The City of Melbourne is holding information sessions and workshops to assist you with your application. Find our more and register for a session.
Key objectives
The key objectives of the Small Business Grants program is to:
- increase diversity in the city by supporting the establishment of new and creative small businesses
- assist existing businesses that are introducing innovative services or products as part of their expansion phase
- encourage and support businesses to enter and expand into new overseas markets (exporting)
- support member-based organisations within the city.
Am I eligible for a small business grant?
Before you apply for a grant, you should determine whether you are eligible. Read the general guidelines for grant eligibility first.
Before you apply
Grants and sponsorship applications for this category have now closed.
Round one 2011–12 Small Business Grant recipients
View 2011 Small Business recipients approved for funding.
Further information
For further information, please contact:
Business and International Team
Phone: (03) 9658 8710
Email: smallbusinessgrants@melbourne.vic.gov.au