Regional Networker Grant Program
Successful applicants announced
16 April 2024: Regional Networker Grant Program 2024 successful applicants have been announced.
View the successful applicants.
| Program key details | |
|---|---|
| Eligible business size | n/a |
| Status | Closed |
| Opening date | Thursday 22 February 2024 |
| Closing date | 5pm, Tuesday 19 March 2024 (extended) |
| Application process |
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| Grant type | Competitive – not all applications will be funded |
| Available funding | $2,000 (excluding GST) |
| Delivery | Grant funded activity must take place during Queensland Small Business Month 2024 in May 2024 |
| Co-contribution | Successful applicants do not have to co-contribute to this grant but must pay for any related expenses more than the $2,000 grant funding |
| Key documents | |
About the program
The Regional Networker Grant Program is part of Queensland Small Business Month 2024 (QSBM2024) and aims to ensure more Queensland small businesses have access to support and information relevant to their local industry, community and region.
The program provides funding to eligible regional chambers of commerce and industry, small business and industry associations and local councils to run events and activations as a part of QSBM2024.
This funding is specifically focused on regional and remote areas of Queensland with the purpose of generating stronger networks for small businesses across regional Queensland.
Applications will be competitively assessed based on the impact that the funded activity will have on the relevant local small business community.
Applicants can only apply for funding for events or activities held in May as part of QSBM2024.
Available funding
Upfront funding of $2,000 (excluding GST) is available for eligible organisations. Successful applicants do not have to co-contribute to this grant, but successful applicants must pay for any related expenses more than the approved funding amount.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible to apply for this grant:
- the applicant must (at the time of applying):
- have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
- be based in Queensland and:
- located in a regional or remote area
- or
- propose to run the grant funded activity in an eligible area
- be a small business association/group, Chamber of Commerce, industry association or local regional council
- have owners/directors that are not undischarged bankrupt and be solvent
- the authorised contact must:
- have authority to apply on behalf of the applicant organisation
Organisations (or venue location) must be in a local government area outside of the following ineligible local government areas:
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Ipswich
- Logan
- Redland
- Sunshine Coast.
Application process
Applications for this grant are now closed.
This grant program is competitively assessed. Not all applications will be funded.
Program documents
- Regional Networker Grant Program guidelines
- Regional Networker Grant Program frequently asked questions
- Regional Networker Grant Program terms of use
More information
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Contact us
For more information on the Regional Networker Grant Program, email grants@desbt.qld.gov.au or phone the Small Business Hotline on 1300 654 687.