Latrobe City Council

Latrobe City Supply Chain Resilience and Readiness Program - Round 1

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Latrobe City Supply Chain Resilience and Readiness Program

Please read the following before proceeding with your application.

Program Overview

The Latrobe City Supply Chain Resilience and Readiness Program (the Program) was established to support businesses to identify opportunities to transition their business activity into new and emerging sectors in response to industry transition across Latrobe City.

The Program aims to help Latrobe City businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by industry change, adapt and diversify their operations and pursue opportunities in the industry transition sector. This will strengthen business resilience and adaptability, prepare businesses for emerging regional demand and help retain regional jobs. This program aligns with the Latrobe City Council Plan 2025-29 to support the growth and prosperity of our local community.

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

Funding

Eligible businesses may receive up to $10,000 (excluding GST) to engage a Qualified Service Provider (QSP) to develop a Business Resilience Plan. 

Partial funding may be awarded.

Have a question or need more information?

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Sarah Flores, Industry Development Officer on 1300 367 700 or email industrydevelopment@latrobe.vic.gov.au

Eligibility Checklist

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We assess your application based solely on the information you provide and its alignment with the eligibility criteria. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be evaluated further.

Confirming your eligibility

To apply for the Latrobe City Supply Chain Resilience and Readiness Program, you must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Be a legally structured small to medium sized business with an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and have held that ABN on and from 1 July 2021.
  • Be an employing business registered for Goods Services Tax (GST) and with WorkSafe Victoria.
  • Are able to provide a current Certificate of Currency for Public Liability insurance and a current Certificate of Currency for your WorkCover insurance.
  • The business must have its main business location, as registered on its ABN, within Latrobe City and provide a product or service to the industry located in the municipality.
  • Demonstrate the business has been affected by the industry transition in Latrobe City through its supply of products or services to businesses within that sector.

* As defined by The Australian Bureau of Statistics businesses employing 0-19 people are classified as small businesses, whereas a medium sized business employs 20-199 people. 

** This program measures 'people' per full time equivalent (FTE). FTE is calculated based on total hours worked, where 38 hours per week = 1.0 FTE. This includes sole traders and part-time operators.

Ineligibility

Your business is ineligible for funding if any of the following apply:

  • Has an overdue debt with Latrobe City Council or that have failed to comply with the terms and conditions of any previous Latrobe City Council funding agreement.
  • Is a Commonwealth, state and local government agency or body.
  • Is a publicly funded research institution.
  • Is an industry association.
  • Is a franchisees, subsidiaries of larger companies and unincorporated entity.
  • Does not operate in a sector affected by industry change within Latrobe City and is not seeking to access opportunities associated with the industry transition sector.
  • Has previously received funding through the Gippsland Supply Chain Resilience Program. Preference will be given to businesses that have not previously received funding under this program.
  • Is a political organisation or an organisation with a political purpose.
  • Denigrates, excludes or offends parts of the community.
  • Is a current employee of Latrobe City Council or the Victorian Government, or an immediate family member of a current employee.

Please ensure that none of the above statements apply to you. Businesses that meet any of the above criteria will be deemed ineligible.

Do you confirm that your business meets all of the eligibility criteria and none of the ineligibility criteria listed above? * Required
Response required.

Please answer the following questions accurately and truthfully, providing the appropriate evidence, as requested.

Does your business employ less than 199 full-time or equivalent (FTE) staff? * Required
Response required.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Does your business employ less than 199 full-time or equivalent (FTE) staff?" on page 1
  • "Do you confirm that your business meets all of the eligibility criteria and none of the ineligibility criteria listed above?" on page 1

Number of current employees

Please provide the number of staff your small or medium business currently employs.

Must be a number and between 1 and 199. 
Must be a number and between 0 and 199. 
Must be a number and between 0 and 199. 
Must be a number. 

Business Registration (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Do you confirm that your business meets all of the eligibility criteria and none of the ineligibility criteria listed above?" on page 1
  • "Does your business employ less than 199 full-time or equivalent (FTE) staff?" on page 1
Does your business have a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) * Required
Response required.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Does your business have a valid Australian Business Number (ABN)" on page 1

The ABN provided will be used to look up the following information.
Click Lookup above to check that you have entered the ABN correctly.
Australian Business Register Information
ABN
Entity name
ABN status
Entity type
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
DGR Endorsed
ATO Charity Type
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ACNC Registration
Tax Concessions
Main business location
Please upload your Certificate of Incorporation or your Registration of business name document. * Required
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    Company Structure * Required
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    Clear the selected value for Company Structure
    Must be a date. 
    Must be a number. Must be For more information about registering as a company visit www.business.gov.au
    If you are unsure of your cooperative number, visit https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-registration/co-operatives
    Does your business have the appropriate Public Liability and WorkCover insurances? * Required
    Response required.

    This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Does your business have the appropriate Public Liability and WorkCover insurances?" on page 1

    Upload a copy of your Certificates of Currency for both your public liability and WorkCover insurance * Required
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          Demonstrate the business has been or will be affected by the industry transition

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                Sorry, your business is ineligible to apply for this round (Not Applicable)

                This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

                • "Do you confirm that your business meets all of the eligibility criteria and none of the ineligibility criteria listed above?" on page 1
                • "Does your business employ less than 199 full-time or equivalent (FTE) staff?" on page 1
                • "Does your business have the appropriate Public Liability and WorkCover insurances?" on page 1
                • "Does your business have a valid Australian Business Number (ABN)" on page 1
                • "Does your business have the appropriate Public Liability and WorkCover insurances?" on page 1

                Based on your response(s) your business is not eligible to apply for this round of the Latrobe City Supply Chain Resilience and Readiness Program. Please refer to the program guidelines.

                Do you agree that your business is not eligible to apply for the grant this round?
                If you do not agree, plesae review your responses to the questions above.