The Business Basics grants program provides support to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice. This round of Basics is focused on fostering resilience.
Applicants can apply for funding for grant funded activities under the following priorities:
- Business continuity and succession
- Security planning and solutions
- Sustainability.
The program is administered by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT).
| Program key details | |
|---|---|
| Eligible business size | Small businesses with less than 20 employees (headcount) |
| Opening date | Stage 1: Registration of Interest (ROI) opens at 9am, Wednesday 29 May 2024 |
| Closing date | Stage 1: Registration of Interest (ROI) closes at 5pm, Tuesday 11 June 2024 |
| Application process | Stage 1: Registration of Interest (ROI)Stage 2: Full Application (selected ROI applicants only) |
| Grant type | Competitive – not all applications will be funded |
| Available funding | $5,000 (excluding GST) per grant |
| Co-contribution | None |
| Project length | Maximum 6 months |
| Payment | Upfront payment on approval |
