Aboriginal and Local Business Participation in Recovery Program WA

About this grant

This program provides funding to First Nations owned small businesses to help them recover from the impacts of flooding associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie in WA from 28 December 2022 onwards.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Aboriginal-owned small businesses impacted by the fitzroy valley flooding from 28 december 2022 onwards.
• Grants are available to support aboriginal-owned small businesses and sole traders in the economic recovery of the fitzroy valley following the flooding associated with ex-tropical cyclone ellie.
• Equipment and asset grants of up to $100,000 to assist with the hire, lease or purchase of specialist assets or items to undertake recovery works delivery.
• To be eligible, applicants must be an aboriginal-owned small business or trading enterprise that:
• Is registered with supply nation, aboriginal business directory wa or office of the registrar of indigenous corporations
• Operates and is located in the shire of derby-west kimberley (sdwk)
• Can demonstrate 2 years history of regularly providing goods and services to customers located in the sdwk
• Has an active australian business number (abn).

What the funding covers

• Funding varies

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/aboriginal-and-local-business-participation-in-recovery-program-wa for application details

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