What is the City of Perth Small Business Grants program?
The City of Perth is offering cash grants of between $500 and $2,000 to small businesses within the City of Perth for the 2008/09 financial year. The grants may be used to assist with business start-up or expansion, buying equipment or for other business-related projects.
What are the objectives of the Perth Small Business Grants program?
- support and encourages small businesses;
- encourage innovative and creative small business projects;
- support businesses that demonstrate a notable benefit to the city’s people and/or business communities.
What businesses in Perth are eligible to apply?
They are welcoming applications from any small business that is based or located within the City of Perth Local Government Area. To be considered for a small business grant, the business must:
- Have a valid Australian Business Number
- Have the appropriate insurances and authorities
- Be defined as a small business as per Small Business Development Corporation’s definition (also here), which is:
- Independently owned and operated
- Closely controlled by owners/managers who also contribute most, if not all the operating capital; and
- The principle decision making functions rest with the owner/managers
Examples of items that grants may be used for (but not limited to) include: website development; I.T. and design equipment; marketing; and product development.
Download your copy of the Perth Small Business Grant Pack here. This is a great opportunity for all small businesses in Perth. Don't miss out.