SMALL BUSINESS DIGITAL GRANTS PROGRAM
The Small Business Digital Grants Program provides small businesses with access to digital technologies and services to enable them to work smarter, engage with the global economy and make the most of online business opportunities arising from digital disruption.
AVAILABLE FUNDING
Matched funding of up to $10,000 (excluding GST) may be provided to eligible businesses for the purchase of hardware, software and services (such as digital coaching). The minimum grant funding is $1000. The business must show that the digital technology or service purchased and adopted will enhance the digital capabilities of their business and help them to be more competitive and employ more staff.
Payment will be made directly to the business on completion of the project and on presentation of proof of payment for the product or service.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible the business must:
- have fewer than 20 employees at the time of applying for the grant
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST
- be based in Queensland
- have a turnover of $2 million or less in the last financial year
- declare if any owners or directors of the business are an undischarged bankrupt or insolvent.
IMPORTANT DATES
Round 3 is now open and closes on 24 October 2017 at 5pm.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
All Queensland-based small businesses can apply. The business must show that the digital technology or service purchased will enhance the digital capabilities of the business and help them to be more competitive.
Buzzword are offering a FREE 15 phone consultation to help determine if you might be eligible for the grant and to advise what services you could implement to help grow your business.
Simply give us a call on 0421 750 353 or send an email to [email protected] and we will be in touch within 1 business day.
You can read more about the grant process here https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/digital-grants