Business Boost Grants Program
Program Key Details
Eligible Business Size Small businesses fewer than 20 employees
(turnover $300,000 – $600,000 in 2020/2021 financial year)
Status Application Preparation
Opening Date 30 July 2021
Closing Date When funds are exhausted
The Business Boost grants program provides support to businesses to advance improvements in their efficiency and productivity.
This support includes funded activities in 3 project areas:
- Future planning
- Specialised and automated software
- Staff management, development and planning
The program is administered by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT).
You may be eligible to receive a grant payment of $15,000 (excluding GST) on completing your proposed project.
Successful applicants must co-contribute at least 30% of the total project costs.
(see online calculator on Business Queensland Website)
In addition to the current grant program please refer to the links below for other support for your business.
Business Launchpad – New digital tool that makes it easier to discover licences, permits and regulatory information tailored to your business needs.
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/planning/launchpad
Business Assistance Finder – Support to reopen and grow your business
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/covid-assistance
The Office of Small Business Commissioner
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/support-assistance/qsbc/about
Queensland Small Business Advisory Council
https://desbt.qld.gov.au/small-business/advisory-groups/council
Business Health Check – Identify changes you can make to help your business survive and thrive
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/health-check
Small Business Disaster Hub Resources – Use these resources to prevent, prepare, respond, recover and communicate so you can get back to business sooner when disaster hits.
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/protecting-business/disaster-resilience/disaster-hub/resources
