Small Business Grants - Pilot Project

The purpose of the BSC Small Business Grant is to provide financial assistance to help with a specific goal or project.  The grants could be suitable for:

  • Business Startup: Provide seed funding for a new business to cover some initial costs such as purchasing equipment, renting space, or developing a product.
  • Expansion:  Helping a small business to grow by funding marketing efforts.
  • Innovation and Technology: Supporting businesses that aim to develop new products, improve existing services, or adopt innovative technologies.
  • Education: Helping business to further the knowledge base of their employees.
  • Job Creation: Encouraging business to hire more employees.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The business must be based within the Berrigan Shire Council boundaries.
  • A Small Business for the purpose of this grant is defined as having less than 10 FTE.
  • The applicant must have an annual revenue of less than $5M

Timing

  • For the purpose of the pilot program, the fund will open on the 15th of February 2025 and applications will be assessed monthly.
  • The grant will be open until all funds are expended or until the 30th of June 2025, whichever comes first.

Conditions

  • Total Funds allocated to the pilot project is $20,000. The maximum funds available per application is $4000.  Smaller amounts will be given priority.
  • Applications can only be made through the online application form on the BSC website.
  • All eligible applications will be assessed by an external committee.
  • One application per business per financial year
  • Successful applicants will be required to complete an online acquittal form and submit receipts.

Assessment will be based on the following

  • Merits of proposal and how it aligns with the stated purpose of the grant program.
  • Budget and Quotes

    - is the applicant contributing funds and have quotes been provided?

    - is there flow on economic impacts in terms of procurement?

  • Employment

    - Does the proposal have the potential to generate employment?

  • Does the proposal support the delivery of one or more of the Community Strategic Plan objectives?

 

 

The pilot program is currently open until 30th of June 2025 unless funds are expended before. 

To print the pdf. version of the application form please click here(PDF, 135KB). Pdf. forms can be sent to mail@berriganshire.nsw.gov.au or mailed to: 
Attn: Merran Socha
Manager - Economic Development & Tourism
56 Chanter Street
Berrigan NSW 2712

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