Grants, funding and programs
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Find opportunities from government and the private sector that will help raise capital, build capabilities, invest in innovation and more. These opportunities are delivered to help support your business growth and advance industries.
Grants and funding
Upgrade your business with grant and funding opporunites
Sunshine Coast Council Funding Finder
The Sunshine Coast Council’s Funding Finder allows businesses and community organisations to search grant and funding opportunities. Grow your business by finding federal, state and local government grants, loans and subsidies. Businesses can also find opportunities from commercial funders and private philanthropic organisations.
Search keywords relating to your business to discover the opportunities available. Find your funding here.
Small business grants
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) provides grants and programs for small businesses through several initiatives.
- Business Basics Grants Program : This program supports skills growth and best practice in your business.
- Business Boost Grants Program : Businesses are supported to make efficiency and productivity improvements in this specified program.
- Business Growth Fund Program : This program targets potential fast-growing businesses that can contribute to economic activity and local employment.
Queensland Government Grants Finder
Find grants and assistance programs from the Queensland Government here.
Grant writing support
Business Queensland provides insightful and practical information on preparing and writing grant applications. Learn how to:
- write a grant application
- build a strong case
- get your budget right
- review your application.
Grants and programs finder
Use this easy tool to find Australian government grants, funding and support programs relevant to your business. Answer a quick series of questions to help identify what opportunities are available.
Find out more here.
SunCoast Angels
Seek seed and startup capital through SunCoast Angel investors who invest in high growth ventures. They seek entrepreneurial ventures that:
- are located on the Sunshine Coast
- are seeking $50,000 or more in funding
- can demonstrate a sustainable competitive advantage
- are a high growth business
- have an easily scalable business model
- address a compelling market need and/or demand
- have a coachable management team
- can demonstrate the ability to deliver a return on investment seven times greater over five to seven years.
Find out more here.
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