Latrobe City Small Business Grant - Opportunity Awaits - Round 1

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Small Business Grants Program (the Program) supports the establishment of new businesses and expansion of existing businesses within Morwell & Moe CBDs in Latrobe City Council.

Successful applicants funded through this program will create economic growth, increase employment opportunities, add vibrancy to the Morwell & Moe CBD & encourage innovation by doing business differently within our CBDs.

The Program aligns to our Latrobe City Council Plan 2021-25 supporting existing business, supporting the creation of new businesses allowing innovation & encouraging investment within our CBDs

**Please ensure that you have read the guidelines before starting your application. Applicants must meet ALL eligibility criteria to apply for this grant.

NOTE: for the purpose of this Program, a ‘small business’ is defined as an organisation which employs less than 20 full-time or equivalent employees.

FUNDING STREAMS
For this grant round applicants choose ONE of following four streams, with up to $15,000 (excl GST) per applicant available:
• For a Small Business (less than 20 employees) that occupies a shopfront within an arcade, centre or street-facing commercial shopfront within the Morwell & Moe CBD that is vacant and meets all other eligibility criteria and program objectives.
Your Small Business must be within the CBD of Morwell or Moe in Latrobe City Council.

*Please refer to guidelines of available commercial areas

Have a question or need more information?

There are a range of support available to your business before applying for this grant, including:

• Discounted business mentoring sessions you can book online to get help with your business plan, financial information or to test your funding proposal.
• Download our financial documentation templates
• Visit our Website for resources. 
• Visit Small Business Victoria for additional business support resources.

Have a question about this grant opportunity?

• Visit Small Business Grants
• Email Busdev@latrobe.vic.gov.au
• Call 0403638604 Zane Corbett

Want to talk to someone about your business before applying for this grant?

Our Business Concierge Service is a team of officers can provide support and advice about starting and growing your business.
Request an appointment by:
• Filling out the online form
• Calling 0437285491 Andrea Stanlake