Deadline: 13-Jan-23
The State Government of Victoria is now accepting applications for its Small Business Immediate Flood Relief Program to support businesses directly affected by the Victorian flood events that commenced in October 2022.
Streams
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There are two streams of support available under this program:
- Immediate flood relief grant: Businesses directly impacted by the Victorian floods that commenced in October 2022 can access a one-off grant of $5000 to cover immediate expenses. Businesses must be located within an eligible local government area and incurred significant direct damage to their place of business, business assets, stock or equipment.
- Business Relief Service: The Business Relief Service is a free service offering one-on-one support from a local business mentor who will be available via telephone and on the ground to guide business owners through the available Commonwealth, state and local supports. They can also help you manage insurance and landlord issues, assess impacts and form strategies for recovery.
Funding Information
- Grant funding of $5000 is available per business. A business, as defined by its Australian Business Number (ABN), can only receive one grant under this program.
Eligibility Criteria
- This program supports businesses that have incurred significant direct flood damage due to the Victorian floods that commenced in October 2022 and are located within a local government area deemed eligible for assistance under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement.
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The applicant business must:
- hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and have held that ABN on and from 14 October 2022
- be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) on and from 14 October 2022
- have incurred significant direct damage from flooding to the place of business, business assets, stock or equipment.
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The applicant business must be a legal entity registered in Victoria and can be any of the following entity types:
- a company
- a trustee on behalf of a trust (where the trust is the eligible business)
- sole trader and partnerships
- a not-for-profit company or incorporated association.
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The following are not eligible to apply:
- Primary producers (e.g. farmers)
- Commonwealth, State and local government agencies or bodies.
For more information, visit State Government of Victoria.
For more information, visit https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/small-business-immediate-flood-relief-program