As a result of returning to Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions, the Victorian Government has announced a new one-off $5,000 grant to support eligible businesses operating within metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to get through the temporary COVID-19 lockdowns.
Businesses can apply where they meet all the criteria listed below. They must:
To be eligible you will need to provide evidence of the following:
1. the address of your business through providing a copy of the most recent:
2. Proof of your participation in the JobKeeper scheme. This might include a copy of most recent JobKeeper monthly declaration.
If you have already received a $10,000 Business Support Fund grant or payroll tax refund or waiver, you are still able to apply for this $5,000 grant.
Applications close on 19 August 2020.
To read full guidelines and apply for the $5,000 grant, please refer to the Business Victoria website here https://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/business-support-package/business-support-fund.