government grants - australian notesIn some Australian states and in other countries the government knows the cost of upgrading your business system to help you expand. They offer government grants to help you. Generally these are dollar-for-dollar grants. Developing better business documentation or quality management can fall within the scope of these grants.

The grants are usually to support you in a one-off development effort towards business expansion and will not cover recurrent expenses.  For example, they may include the cost of a mentor to improve your quality management system to attract investors but not the cost of ISO 9001 certification.  Write the application carefully so that it meets the criteria of the grant.   Seek guidance from the government small business adviser in your area.

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Australia

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Victoria — government grants

The Victorian government provides various grants for business improvement.  These are sometimes available only for a short time. We suggest that you visit their search page.

See http://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance.

South Australia — government grants

For grants to specific types of business or organisation see http://www.grantassist.sa.gov.au/

Queensland — government grants

General information about grants: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants

Accelerate small business grants program: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/accelerate-grants

Small business entrepreneur grants program: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/entrepreneur-grants

Tasmania — government grants

General information about grants:

New Zealand — government grants

Grants for established businesses https://www.business.govt.nz/how-to-grow/getting-government-grants/grants-and-help-for-your-established-business/

In New Zealand if you want to export your products or services, financial help may be available to upgrade your management systems to become more attractive to investors.  See https://www.nzte.govt.nz/investment-and-funding.

If you are a New Zealand non-profit organisation, see http://www.nzct.org.nz/grants/

For New Zealand primary industries, see https://www.mpi.govt.nz/funding-and-programmes/