Deadline: 12-Sep-22
The Mornington Peninsula Shire has launched Business Development Grant to enable business growth and improvements.
The Council and community are seeking a community with abundant and varied education and local employment opportunities. They are open to new ideas and work with their partners to grow a strong, diverse and future-focused economy, which includes:
- A community that has access to world class local learning opportunities through all stages of life.
- A strong food economy, promoting growth to enhance community access
- A thriving entrepreneurial economy, with a vibrant tourism sector, that provides accessible employment to their diverse community
- A diverse economy, with green and renewable opportunities, encouraging entrepreneurship, investment and innovation.
Priorities
- E-commerce growth
- Detailed Business Planning
- Accessible business improvement
Funding Information
- Eligible businesses may seek up to $5,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible organisations include, Incorporated Associations, Not For Profits (NFP), Registered Charities, commercial businesses, Sole Traders and individuals (for this purpose may be an artist or producer) where specified. There may be required eligibility criteria for a grant program so ensure you refer to the specific grant eligibility.
- Applicant organisations must be registered, solvent and have adequate level of public liability insurance relevant to the activity. (note unincorporated community groups must use an auspice organisation to apply).
- If an incorporated organisation is acting as an auspice organisation, it must only support two unincorporated organisations per financial year.
- The applicant or auspice organisation must not be in debt and must be compliant with all grants previously awarded by Council.
- All projects, programs and activities must take place with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Local Government Area
- An applicant school or learning institution may apply only where the project is not curriculum based, or where the activity or benefit is not confined to the learning institution but is for the primary benefit of the wider community
- Retrospective funding for activities, programs, projects / events that have already been started or have been completed will not be eligible.
Additional Criteria
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Council and Wellbeing Plan
- Proposed project/program demonstrates alignment to the Council and Wellbeing Plan Theme 2.
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Business Development Grant Priorities
- Proposed project/program will contribute to one or more Business Development Grant Program priorities.
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Business growth
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Proposed project/program demonstrates potential for growth of business through implementation / improvement of:
- E-commerce
- Detail Business Planning
- Accessible business improvement
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Proposed project/program demonstrates potential for growth of business through implementation / improvement of:
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Feasibility of the project/program
- The project/program is able to be delivered. This includes permits, permissions or licenses.
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Capacity of Applicant
- The Applicant has demonstrated capacity, skills and experience to deliver the project/program.
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Budget
- Applicant budget for delivery of the project/program is realistic and shows volunteer in-kind contribution as well as co-contribution.
For more information, visit Mornington Peninsula Shire.
For more information, visit https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Community-Services/Grants-and-Awards/Grants-and-Funding/Grants/Current-grants/Business-Development-Grant