Business Assistance Grants Program Opening Soon

Published on 25 July 2023

The first round of the Hindmarsh Shire Business Assistance Grants for 2023/2024 will open for applications from eligible businesses from Friday 28 July 2023. Since the establishment of the program in 2016, Business Assistance Grants have supported businesses in generating new employment opportunities, supporting existing businesses to grow and to attract new business to the shire.

Hindmarsh Shire Council has allocated $20,000 towards the Business Assistance Grants program in the 2023/2024 Annual Budget.

The 2023/2024 Business Assistance Grants program offers support and assistance across two funding categories.

The first category, “Business Development” will assist existing businesses to undertake small projects or initiatives to a value of up to $2,000 with a contribution from the business of $1 to $2 from the Council grant.  Initiatives could include staff recruitment, business planning, or the obtaining of building, planning and health permits.

The second category “Streetscapes”, aims to assist existing businesses to undertake any streetscape improvements to a value of up to $3,000.  Business must match $1 to every $2 of Council grant. 

Applications will be available on the Hindmarsh Shire Council website from Friday 28 July 2023 and can either be downloaded or completed online.

Round One of the Business Assistance Grants Program will close at 5:00pm Friday 29 September 2023.

Business Assistance Grant application forms will be available on council’s website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/Apply-for-Grants.  

For more information, please contact Jennie Hauselberger, Community Development and Project Manager, on 03 5391 4444 or email grants@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

Greg Wood
Chief Executive Officer