Boost Your Business with the Queensland Business Basics Grants Program

The latest round of the Queensland Business Basics Grants Program is now open. The program focuses on supporting businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practices, with this round centering on fostering resilience. It is a fantastic opportunity for eligible small businesses to secure funding for critical projects.

Program Key Details

• • Eligible Business Size: Small businesses with fewer than 20 employees
  • Status: Open
  • Opening Date: Stage 1: Registration of Interest (ROI) opened at 9am, Wednesday 29 May 2024
  • Closing Date: Stage 1: Registration of Interest (ROI) closes at 5pm, Tuesday 11 June 2024
  • Application Process:
    • Stage 1: Registration of Interest (ROI)
    • Stage 2: Full Application (selected ROI applicants only)
  • Grant Type: Competitive – not all applications will be funded
  • Available Funding: $5,000 (excluding GST) per grant
  • Co-contribution: None
  • Project Length: Maximum of 6 months
  • Payment: Upfront payment on approval

Funding Priorities

The Business Basics Grants Program provides funding for activities under three key priorities:

1. Business Continuity and Succession Planning:
2. Security Planning and Solutions:
3. Sustainability:
   • Conduct sustainability assessments and develop action plans
   • Develop or revise business plans aligned with specific goals
   • Implement energy-efficient practices or technologies
   • Develop a plan to localise suppliers

How Ecovantage Can Help

At Ecovantage, we specialise in sustainability solutions that can make a significant impact on your business operations and environmental footprint. If your project falls under the sustainability priority, we can assist you in:

• • Conducting thorough sustainability assessments to identify areas for improvement
  • Implementing advanced technologies and practices to ensure long-term sustainability

Our expertise ensures that your business not only meets the grant criteria but also achieves meaningful progress towards a more sustainable future.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this grant, ensure your business meets the following criteria:

• • Must be a small business with fewer than 20 employees
  • Projects must fall under the funding priorities and meet the grant’s specific guidelines
  • Activities must have a total cost of at least $5,000 (excluding GST)
  • Payments for activities must not be made before submission of the Stage 2: Full Application

Application Process

The application process is free and conducted through the DESBT SmartyGrants portal. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

• Stage 1: Registration of Interest (ROI)
• Stage 2: Full Application