Better Local Business Grant Program

The Better Local Business grant program provides support to chambers of commerce, small and family business associations, industry associations and local councils to bring local business owners and stakeholders together to address key business concerns, issues or opportunities in their region.

The program offers $2,500 (excluding GST) in funding. If successful, funding is paid upfront on approval. Successful applicants don't have to co-contribute to this grant but must pay for any related expenses in excess of the $2,500 in grant funding.

Applicants can apply for funding for grant funding activities that meet the following criteria:

• are delivered in May 2025 during Queensland Small Business Month
• address an identified local business concern, issue or opportunity, bringing together small and family business owners and stakeholders.

Key documents

• Program guidelines
• Terms of use
• Frequently asked questions

The program is administered by the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business (CDSB).

More information

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Contact us

For more information on the Better Local Business grant program, email grants@desbt.qld.gov.au.