Secure Communities Partnership Program QLD

About this grant

This program provides funding to QLD small businesses significantly impacted by crime to implement safety and security measures.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Qld small and family businesses significantly impacted by crime.
• Applicants must:
• Have less than 20 employees
• Have a turnover of $10 million or less in the 2024-25 financial year
• Have been directly impacted by crime in the past 5 years or be operating in a location within a 250m radius of offences impacting nearby commercial premises within the past 5 years
• Have an active australian business number (abn)
• Have a minimum trading history of one year
• Be registered for goods and services tax (gst)
• Be located in qld.
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What the funding covers

• Funding of between $5K and $20K.

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/secure-communities-partnership-program-qld for application details

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