Published on 03/06/2021 by Any Business.Com.Au

Victorian Lockdown: Is My Business Eligible for Support?


Building on the $250.7 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package announced last week a new allocation of up to $209.3 million will flow to small and medium-sized businesses, including sole traders, when applications for the grants open today (Thursday, 3rd June).

The $460 million Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two grants for eligible businesses located in metropolitan Melbourne will be doubled from $2,500 to $5,000 while the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 grants for businesses in metropolitan Melbourne with eligible liquor licences and food certificates will be doubled from $3,500 to $7,000.

Regional businesses unable to open due to the ongoing restrictions, such as nightclubs and amusement parks, will also be eligible for the extended payment.

Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two

The program provides $2,500 and $5,000 grants for eligible employing and non-employing businesses in sectors most impacted. This includes businesses operating in an industry that cannot operate under the circuit breaker restrictions and which cannot work remotely.

The program will open for applications on Thursday, 3 June 2021 and will remain open for applications for three weeks.

Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021

The Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 program provides businesses holding an eligible liquor licence and food certificate with a $3,500 or $7,000 grant per premises.

The program will also open for applications on Thursday, 3 June 2021 and will remain open for applications for three weeks.

Eligible liquor licensees under the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund payment will be emailed directly by Business Victoria today (Thursday, 3 June 2021), with a link to their grant application form.

Victorian Events Support Package

The $20 million package is dedicated to supporting operators in the events industry who have incurred losses due to the circuit-breaker restrictions.

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