Posted on 25 Jan 2023
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It was published in January 2023, so the information may be out-of-date.
Greater Shepparton City Council is now offering new business grants for eligible applicants looking to open a store in the Shepparton CBD or main street of Greater Shepparton small towns! The New Business Grant can be used for a variety of projects including upgraded utilities connections, store fit-outs, grease traps & exhaust canopies, outdoor dining infrastructure and façade improvements.
Greater Shepparton City Council invites you to make an application for funding through the New Business Grant
- The New Business Grant has been established in order to encourage investment and the establishment of new businesses in Greater Shepparton. The Grant is designed to provide support to new businesses to assist with their establishment and to support the growth of the local economy.
- Funding will be provided to property owners to make improvements to commercial properties in order to secure new tenants or assist with the establishment of new businesses.
- The total pool of the grant is $30,000 per year and will fund projects up to a value of $10,000. This funding is provided in the form of a minimum $1 to $1 matching investment from Council to support infrastructure or projects that support new businesses. Funding will only be provided where there is a direct link to the establishment of a new business within Greater Shepparton.
- Grant funding will be made available, by electronic bank transfer, once all works have been completed, inspected and photographed by Council. Council reserves the right to use photographs for promotional purposes
How to apply:
It is required that you contact Council’s Business Development Coordinator to discuss your project before you can make your application.
Investment Facilitation Coordinator
Phone: (03) 5832 9532
Email: investment@shepparton.vic.gov.au
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