Business Association COVID-19 Recovery Grants
Applications open 1 February 2021 (9.00am)
Funding up to $3,000 is available to support initiatives by local business associations to fund innovative projects and activities to boost economic community led COVID-19 recovery.
This program is designed to provide recovery and resilience opportunities for the business community through programs, projects or activities run by their member associations.
Desired Program Outcomes
- Support economic recovery for the Mornington Peninsula.
- Support innovative short and medium term programs, projects or activities which benefit groups of businesses or industries that have been affected by COVID-19.
- Activate community spending and support for local businesses.
- Increase employment opportunities.
- Provide opportunities to increase business resilience .
Assessment Criteria
Projects/programs which:
- Are consistent with the Our Prosperity Community Outcomes in the Council Plan 2017-21.
- Encourage business capacity building.
- Display an innovative approach to meeting business needs.
- Target an identified area or sector of need.
- Increase employment opportunities.
- Stimulate economic expenditure.
- Provide a dollar for dollar contribution either financial or in kind.
- Demonstrate value for money.
To be eligible for consideration for funding, the project/activity must:
- Take place within the Mornington Peninsula Shire Local Government area or have direct outcomes that benefit businesses within the Shire.
- Be completed within 12 months of funding, with quarterly milestone reporting.
Eligibility:
- This program is open to not for profit, incorporated business associations (registered by Consumer Affairs Victoria), based in the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Local Government area.
- ABN and incorporation status must be identified in application.
- Only one application per association can be accepted. Projects previously funded by Council are not eligible.
- Applicants must have the appropriate type and level of insurance for the activities that are the subject of this grant.
- Does not owe any money or reports (acquittal) as a result of previous Shire funding or grants.
Refer to the Guidelines(PDF, 230KB) information to understand more about the Business Association COVID-19 Recovery Grants.
If you have any queries, please contact the Economic Development Coordinator at business@mornpen.vic.gov.au.