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Grants open to Hindmarsh shire businesses

New and existing Hindmarsh Shire businesses have the opportunity to access money to grow and support their venture as part of a business grants program.

Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Business Assistance Grants Program is open for round two applications until February 14.

Mayor Rob Gersch said the program started in 2016 as a way to develop the municipality’s business sector by providing established business with support and new business start-up funding. He said this had previously seen businesses successfully apply for assistance with staff training, website development, signs, marketing and shopfront improvements.

The program is split into two categories – ‘business development’, which includes support such as home-business expansion and mentoring, and ‘streetscapes’, which is open to existing businesses to improve the exterior of their building.



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Cr Gersch said council recommended businesses that had never applied or had been unsuccessful in previous years consider applying for funding, provided they met the eligibility criteria.

“Council staff will be happy to assist businesses with any queries they might have prior to submitting an application,” he said.

Grant application forms are available on Hindmarsh Shire Council’s website www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au for download or online completion.

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