Collie Futures Fund (Small Grant)

The Collie Futures Small Grant program is offering up to $100,000 for businesses and not-for-profits for projects which support local economic growth and job opportunity.

Eligible applicants must be:

• an existing enterprise with a focus on micro and SME’s; or

• a Not-for-Profit (including voluntary and community groups) which has an ABN and/or is an incorporated body or equivalent; or

• an incorporated body which has an ABN and is incorporated in Australia and/or is a trading corporation.

Joint applications will be considered.

Grant funding may be used for eligible expenditure including:

• Development of new business streams that diversify or expand existing businesses;

• Development of new technologies aimed at providing a new economic benefit to the Collie region (e.g. prototype design, construction, testing);

• Research development (e.g. market research and/or feasibility studies);

• Training courses and/or skills development;

• Business case development; and

• Events where they demonstrate an economic benefit to the region.

Applications are open on an ongoing basis.