COVID-19 Support Grant Applications Monday 16th August, 2021

The Queensland Government announced today that applications for the COVID-19 Business Support Grant will open MONDAY 16th AUGUST, 2021 AT MIDDAY.

For more information and applications guidelines click here www.business.qld.gov.au/supportgrants

Eligible businesses can receive up to $5,000 and the grant will be paid within two weeks of the business being notified of approval. To be eligible small to medium businesses must have:

• a turnover of more than $75,000 per annum, and

• an annual payroll in Queensland of up to $10 million.

The grant provides support to employing businesses across Queensland impacted by the South East Queensland lockdown. These businesses do not have to be located in South East Queensland, but the business must have experienced at least a 30% reduction in turnover as a result of the lockdown.

Large businesses in the hospitality and tourism sector operating in the 11 local government areas in the lockdown may also be eligible for the grant, subject to meeting other eligibility criteria. The 11 local government areas subject to lockdown are as follows:

• Brisbane City Council

• Gold Coast City Council

• Ipswich City Council

• Lockyer Valley Regional Council

• Logan City Council

• Moreton Bay Regional Council

• Noosa Shire Council

• Redland City Council

• Scenic Rim Regional Council

• Somerset Regional Council

• Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

If you would like further information or assistance in preparing your grant application, contact a member of the team at DiSavia Consulting.