Business Boost Grants Program

Hindmarsh Shire Council's Business Boost Grants Program (previously known as the Business Assistance Grants program) provides financial assistance to support local businesses to establish, grow and improve their contribution to Hindmarsh Shire’s town centres and local economy.

The Program supports targeted investment that:

• strengthens the viability of local businesses
• improves the presentation and activation of retail and commercial areas
• encourages business growth, visitation and economic activity
  
  

The Program offers two funding streams:

• Focus on Facade: provides funding up to $3,000 (1:2 co-contribution) to help businesses and landlords improve shopfronts and building façades, creating more attractive and welcoming town centres.
• Start and Grow: provides funding up to $2,000 (1:2 co-contribution) to support a wide range of business types, including home-based businesses, agricultural and rural enterprises, and other non-retail or emerging sectors.
  
  

Funding rounds:
Business Boost Grants Program will be open for two rounds (if funding allocation is not exhausted in the first round). These rounds will be open for applications during the following months:

• Round One: July/August
• Round Two: January/February
  
  

Grant Guidelines:
For more information about this Program and to find out if your eligible to apply, please read the Business Boost Grant Guidelines:
Business Boost Grants Program Guidelines(PDF, 386KB)

If you require any further information or have any questions, please contact the Tourism and Economic Development team on (03) 5391 4444 or via email to business@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.