Whitehorse Recovery Grants Package: Business
The Whitehorse Recovery Grants Package: Business provides support to the local Small to Medium Enterprises.
Three funding streams were available in the first round, all having an overarching focus on; business adaption, innovation, and resilience.
Applications for Round 1 and Round 2 have now closed. To keep updated on any future rounds, follow Whitehorse Business on Facebook or subscribe to our newsletter.
Victorian Government's Business Support Package
Support for Businesses
The Victorian Government has announced cash support for Victorian businesses during the lockdown that was in effect from 11.59pm, 15 July 2021.
An injection of $282.5 million means 90,000 Victorian businesses and sole traders will now share in up to $484.3 million in support for the 12 days of the current vital public health action, with automatic top-ups for the lockdown extension to be made in coming days.
Eligible Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund recipients will receive $4,200, taking the total payment to $7,200, while Business Costs Assistance Program recipients will receive $2,800, increasing the total grant to $4,800.
Businesses that had chosen not to apply for these support programs in relation to the May/June lockdown, or had been ineligible to apply but are now eligible, will be welcome to apply for July lockdown support payments and will be considered outside of the automatic top-up process. Applications are now open until Friday 13 August.
Further information will be available via Business Victoria's website.
Support for Workers
Announced this morning by the Premier, the Victorian Government has reached agreement with the Commonwealth Government to fund income support payments from day one of the lockdown.
Workers affected by the public health restrictions are now eligible for the same payments afforded by the Commonwealth to New South Wales workers:
- Payments of $600 will be made to Victorians that lose 20 hours or more of work during the period of the lockdown
- Payments of $375 will be made to individuals that lose between 8-20 hours of work during the period of the lockdown
- There is no liquid assets test applied to receive these payments
The Federal Government will fund payments for those Victorians who work or live in a COVID-19 Hotspot declared by the Commonwealth, at the time that the information is available, this includes Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, the City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliffe and the Surf Coast Shire.
The Victorian Government will fund payments for Victorians who live outside of these areas but are still subject to the lockdown.
All applications can be made through the Services Australia.
Victorian Business Support Package
The Victorian Business Support Package will be a new jointly funded package from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.
This $400 million Business Support package will deliver additional support to thousands of businesses and comprise of five key elements to help businesses deal with the on-going COVID-19 environment.
For further information about the five key elements, view the media release
Whitehorse City Council's Coronavirus Relief and Support Package
Whitehorse City Council has committed to an immediate relief and support package worth $2 million, and work is underway to develop a further recovery and stimulus package worth up to $2.5 million.
This commitment includes providing support to local businesses. Council acknowledges that many business have experienced a severe impact, and that some businesses have been affected since January 2020. Visit Whitehorse City Council's website for more information.
Grant Finder
Grant Finder provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available for local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals.
Business.gov.au (Federal Government)
The Federal Government’s Coronavirus Information and Support for Business web portal includes information about support for sole traders, support available for employers, support available for companies.
In addition, there is information on relief for commercial tenants, supporting apprentices and trainees, increased and accelerated income support, and much more.
State Revenue Office Victoria
The State Revenue Office Victoria has a dedicated page related to Coronavirus relief including Land Tax Relief, Payroll tax waived for eligible businesses and Liquor licence fees waived.
Australian Taxation Office
The Australian Taxation Office have put together a dedicated section on their website of measures and tailored support during COVID-19 which includes information for Businesses and employers, individuals and employees and tax professionals.
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