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ACT Microcredit Loan Program

Administered by Australian Government - Department of Industry

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Australian GovernmentBusiness SupportACT

About this grant

The ACT Microcredit Loan Program provides low income earners with interest free or low interest loans to help them start or expand an existing business.

Key facts

Funding amount$3,000 – $10000.0M (non-repayable)
Deadline (0 days remaining)
Grant typeOpen
Funding typeGrant
CountryAustralia
RegionACT
Funding bodyAustralian Government - Department of Industry
IndustriesGeneral

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

  • ACT residents on a low income.
  • Overview
  • The ACT Microcredit Loan Program provides a limited number of no interest and low interest loans for suitable low-income earners who wish to start or expand an existing business.
  • Loan recipients can also access a range of services including:
  • one-on-one mentoring
  • peer support
  • access to networking events.
  • Check if you can apply
  • No Interest loans
  • To be eligible for a no interest loan, you must:
  • have had a Health Care Card (for a period of at least 6 months), Pension Card or equivalent
  • have a combined family income no higher than $65,000 (including de facto relationship)
  • have been an ACT resident for minimum of 6 months (proof of residency required)
  • be setting up a business based in the ACT.
  • Low Interest loans
  • To be eligible for a low interest loan, you must:
  • have had a Health Care Card (for a period of at least 6 months), Pension Card or equivalent
  • have a combined family income no higher than $75,000 (including de facto relationship)
  • have been an ACT resident for a minimum of 6 months (proof of residency required)
  • have an existing or semi established business based in the ACT.
  • Apply now
  • Apply for the ACT Microcredit Loan Program
  • Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.
  • Learn how to apply
  • Contact information
  • Phone:
  • 02 6163 8300
  • Email:
  • enquiries@lighthouseinnovation.com.au
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What the funding covers

  • Interest free loans of up to $3,000 or low-interest loans of between $3,001 and $10,000.

How to apply

  1. 1Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/act-microcredit-loan-program for application details

Application tips

Apply on official website

Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Australian Government - Department of Industry website before applying.

FUNDING AMOUNT$3,000 – $10000.0MNon-repayable grant
DEADLINE0 days remaining
GRANT TYPEOpen
COUNTRYAUAustralia
REGIONACT
INDUSTRIES
General
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