The Regional Business Engagement Forum in Bunbury today was the launchpad of a $100,000 Local Capability Fund (LCF) grant round, for businesses based in WA’s South West region.
This round will provide funding to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their capacity, capability and competitiveness. Funding up to a maximum of $20,000 is available per successful applicant.
To be eligible, your business must, at a minimum:
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN);
- Be a for-profit organisation or business (with the exception of not-for-profit Aboriginal Corporations, who are also eligible);
- Have its principal place of business reside in one of the Local Government Areas of the South West region;
- Have been operating in the South West for at least 12 months, and continue to operate there for at least the next 12; and
- Employ less than 200 people.
Other eligibility requirements do apply, and interested businesses are encouraged to read the application guidelines and FAQs, for further information.
Businesses must register or log on via SmartyGrants in order to submit an application.
Applications close at 3pm AWST, 1 December 2023. Applicants will be notified directly as to whether they have been successful.
Details for other upcoming forums are available on the Regional Business Engagement Forums page.
