The Queensland Government has released a program call the “Business Basics Grants Program” which aims to provides support to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice.

An overview of the grant can be found here:

We have summarised the details for you:

Eligibility: 

To be eligible, the business must:

• have fewer than 20 employees at the time of applying for the grant;
• have an active Australian Business Number (ABN);
• be registered for GST;
• have a Queensland headquarters;
• have an expected turnover of $300,000 or less for the current financial year; and
• not be insolvent or have owners/directors that are an undischarged bankrupt. 

Approved Funding Activities: 

Funding can be put toward the following activities:

• Training or coaching on business development, marketing, human resources or business planning topics.
• Website build or upgrade
• Adding e-commerce
• Developing new website content
• Business planning and professional business advice
• Strategic marketing plans including search engine optimisation advice
• Business continuity or succession plans
• Cybersafety training and tools 

What won’t be funded: 

The following activities will not be funded by the Program:

• applications with a total cost less than $5,000 (excluding GST);
• activities bought using cryptocurrencies, barter, or services in-kind;
• general business operating costs (e.g., bookkeeping or accounting, tax returns)
• real estate/property, hire, lease, or rental fees
• goods, services, or fees from related parties (include companies with common shareholdings or directors, employees or immediate family)
• travel
• franchise fees
• purchase of stock
• GST, registration, and fees
• maintenance of existing digital technologies
• computer hardware (e.g., computer servers, PCs, tablets/iPads, mobile phones)
• activities purchased via direct selling (e.g., by party plan or network marketing)
• delivery, credit card and transaction fees
• memberships and joining fees
• salaries
• fleet vehicles
• website hosting
• advertising campaign delivery (such as Google AdWords, Facebook advertising or similar expenses).
• any payments made, prior to 17 May 2021 

Summary of the Process:

 1.  Online application: Complete using SmartyGrants.

 2.  Eligibility: This will be checked by DESBT

 3.  Assessment: DESBT will run a competitive assessment process following closure of the round.

 4.  Applicants notified of outcome: All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their grant application. Successful applicants will receive an approval letter outlining the funding agreement. After approval, successful applicants will receive 100% of the eligible funding amount approved.

 5.  Recipients’ complete activities: Recipients must complete their grant-funded activity within 4 months of receiving their approval letter. All application evidence, supplier quotes, corresponding invoices and bank transactions for audit purposes must be kept.

 6.  Survey: Recipients will be surveyed within 6 months after completion of the grant program. 

What you need to have ready for your application:

Your application must include the following documents:

• • a certified statutory declaration from the business’s owner or director stating the business:
    • does not have a turnover exceeding $300,000 per annum
    • meets all grant eligibility criteria
  • a proposal detailing the activities you will purchase
  • supplier quotes (no more than 2) detailing who will undertake the project work, description of services, and outline key activities