BUILDING BETTER REGIONS FUND ROUND 6
The Australian Government's $1.04 billion Building Better Regions Fund provides grants for projects which will create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities into the future.
The Australian Government announced $250 million in the 2021-22 Budget towards a sixth round of the BBRF.
The Round Six Grant Opportunity Guidelines consistent with the existing BBRF framework will be made available on the Business Grants Hub website when finalised, along with other supporting documents, to assist potential applicants.
Applications for Round Five are now closed and successful projects are expected to be announced in the third quarter of 2021. Further information can be found at the Building Better Regions Fund Website.
Infrastructure Projects Stream
The Infrastructure Projects Stream will fund either construction of new infrastructure or the upgrade or extension of existing infrastructure.
Community Investments Stream
The Community Investments Stream will fund new or expanded local events, strategic regional plans, or leadership and capability strengthening activities.
EXPORT FINANCE AUSTRALIA
Export Finance Australia is the Australian Government's export credit agency.
If your business needs finance to support your export transactions, and your bank is unable to help, a Government-backed Small Business Export Loan could provide you with the necessary funds to satisfy your cashflow needs.
Your business must have a turnover of between $250K and $10 million and have been trading for at least 2 years.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING GROWTH CENTRE
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) is an Industry Growth Centre funded by the Australian Government to transform Australian manufacturing to be more globally competitive and generate the demand for jobs.
Initiatives administered by the AMGC include the AMGC Core Projects Fund, supporting projects to commercialise innovation, and the Advanced Manufacturing Early Stage Research Fund, which is intended to benefit smaller firms and early stage research. The AMGC also operates the Manufacturing Academy which provides free education, guidance and leadership for Australian manufacturers.
OTHER BUSINESS & COMMUNITY FUNDING
GrantConnect [Aust Govt]
GrantConnect publishes forecast and current Australian Government grant opportunities and grants awarded.
Grants Finder [Qld Govt]
Find a grant or assistance in Queensland including information on grants, rebates, loans, subsidies or training.
business.gov.au
The Australian Government's business.gov.au site has information on grants and assistance for business from all levels of Government.
Austrade Export Grants
The Export Market Development Grants scheme is a financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters.
Advance Queensland
Are you an innovator? Browse the range of grants and assistance from Advance Queensland for startups and entrepreneurs.
Logan City Council
Logan City Council offers a range of grants to community organisations, individuals, clubs and services.
Redland City Council
Redland City Council provides grants and sponsorship to individuals and organisations for projects that benefit the local community.
FIAL Grants
Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) has a range of grants to support innovation in the food and agribusiness sector.
LETTER OF SUPPORT
If you are applying for funding and would like a letter of support from RDA Logan & Redlands, click here to submit a request.