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”DOING IT TOUGH” GRANT (Victorian micro businesses only)

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The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is providing a “Doing it Tough” $3,000 grant for micro-businesses and sole traders based in Victoria. Unfortunately, applications are only limited to small businesses in Victoria who have not received any COVID-related government support since June 2021. Grants are not automatically provided by meeting the eligibility but will be selected from the information in their application process, including a 300 words statement on how they are 'doing it tough'.

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Amount

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• Grants of $3,000

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Eligibility

 

• Have an valid ABN 

• Have a business address within Victoria

• Be a sole trader or micro business (have 3 employees or less) and turnover of less than $75,000

• Have not received any government support funds neither as a business nor an individual since 1 June 2021

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Nominated finalists will be required to provide further information including,

 

• 2020 or 2021 tax return or a BAS indicating an annual turnover of less than $75,000

• Payroll report or similar verifying 3 or fewer employees

• Bank details

• Applicants may further be asked to verify spending within 6 months and provide a description of how funds assisted their business

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Applications are open now until 5 pm on 11 October 2021.

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(Updated 1 Oct 2021)

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Disclaimer: 

Information based on facts we have summarised to the above updated date. We have not considered your personal circumstances and should you wish to consider it, please seek professional advice.