2021 COVID-19 BUSINESS SUPPORT GRANTS
Important Notes - 2021 Covid-19 Business Support Grants
What payments are available?
Eligible applicants will receive grant funding as follows:
- $10,000 grant to employing small businesses and not for profit organisations with an annual payroll of less than $1.3 million;
- $15,000 grant to employing medium sized businesses and not for profit organisations with an annual payroll between $1.3 million and $10 million (inclusive);
- $30,000 grant to employing large sized tourism and hospitality focused businesses and not for profit organisations with an annual payroll of more than $10 million.
Can I apply if I am outside of the SEQ lockdown area or Cairns or Yarrabah lockdown area?
Yes - but please note that other eligibility criteria also apply, such as:
- being directly/indirectly impacted by a lock down event;
- having a reduction in turnover of 30% or more over a nominated 7-day period (including at least 1 full day of a lock down event) compared against the same 7-day period in 2019;
- annual turnover of over $75,000;
- etc.
*If your business earns less than $75,000 you are not eligible for a COVID-19 Business Support Grant.
Do I need supplier quotes to support my application?
No. The grant funding may be spent on any business expense, and as such quotes are not required.
When will funding be available and when will the grant close?
Applications are open and will remain open until 16 November 2021 to ensure businesses have time to submit an application.
Is there a cap on the number of grants available?
- No - all eligible businesses who apply for a grant during the three-month application period will receive funding.
How do I check if I'm eligible?
You can check your eligibility by clicking on the button below.
How do I apply?
Further information including grant guidelines, eligibility criteria, and details on how to apply is available at
business.qld.gov.au/grants.
