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Economic Development Grants

Council’s Economic Development Grant’s Program (EDGP) provides financial assistance of up to $3,000 (ex GST) to businesses and social enterprises to deliver projects that align with the Whittlesea 2040 Plan to build a strong local economy.

Applicants can apply for one of the following streams for their project;

Social impact projects that aim to increase a business’ social impact and provide benefit to the community.  For example, projects may involve:

  • Developing operations or providing new goods and services that increase cultural and/or environmental awareness in the community
  • Helping people who are experiencing unemployment or underemployment
  • Addressing any other social issues in the local community.

Or

Digital assessment and Online capability projects that increase or modify business operations or models to increase viability or enter a new market. For example, seeking assistance to develop or expand an online platform or online marketing strategy which improves business operations and competitiveness.

 

Grants guidelines

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Key dates

Applications open Wednesday 26 August 2020 and close Wednesday 30 September 2020.

Successful applicants will have until June 2021 to complete projects funded under this program.

 

How to apply

Apply online

 

For more information

For more information please contact the Economic Development Team on 9217 2278 or email business@whittlesea.vic.gov.au