Business Skills Mentoring Program VIC

About this grant

This program provides mentoring support to VIC small businesses to help them invest, expand and innovate.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Vic small businesses in selected industry sectors.
• Businesses must:
• Be registered in vic and operating within one of the 6 priority sectors
• Be registered for goods and services tax (gst)
• Have an australian business number (abn), held continuously from 1 december 2024
• Have 20 or fewer employees.
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What the funding covers

• Mentoring sessions.

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/business-skills-mentoring-program-vic for application details

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