Recently the Queensland Government launched the “Business Basics” grant.
The Business Basics grants program assists organisations in improving essential skills and implementing best practices.
Important Key facts:
- This is a fixed grant of $5,000.
- A business must employ fewer than 20 employees (Sole traders and partnerships are eligible to apply if they meet criteria)
- Be registered for GST and have a valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
- have a Queensland headquarters.
- have a turnover of $300,000 or less for the current financial year.
- Businesses that have received a grant in the past are welcome to apply.
You might be eligible for a $5,000 fixed grant payment upfront (excluding GST).
The Government will not fund activities with either:
- A total cost of less than $5,000 (excluding GST)
- Payments made before 17 May 2021.
Please see the full schedule here for the up coming other grants – https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/schedule
What will be funded:
Training and coaching
- Business development, marketing, human resources or business planning topics
- Training or coaching
Website build or upgrades.
- Creating or upgrading a website (Includes Refresh)
- Adding e-commerce
- Developing new website content
Professional business advice
- Business plans.
Strategic marketing services
- Strategic marketing plans including search engine optimisation advice.
Business continuity and succession
- Business continuity or succession plans
- Cybersafe training and tools
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible, your business must:
- have fewer than 20 employees at the time of applying for the grant.
- have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST.
- have a Queensland headquarters.
- have a turnover of $300,000 or less for the current financial year.
- not be insolvent or have owners/directors that are undischarged bankrupt.
What’s Next?
- Applications open 31st of May. You need to get in quick on these grants the ones last year were only open for 8 hours before they were full.
- There is quite a bit of documentation so you might want to review the requirements and then speak to your account.
- If you are interested in applying for this grant – please get in touch asap to organise a solution quote written to meet the grants requirement and your needs and budget.
If your business in another state, please find the below links to other grants.
https://business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs
Please see some of our latest projects and how we might be able to help you.
