Covid19 Business Diversification Grants Program Round 2

The Grants Officer is available if you require assistance applying online, or have questions about your application. 

Contact the Grants Officer on (03) 5232 9400 or EcoDev@colacotway.vic.gov.au

Please allow sufficient time to prepare and submit your application before the closing date.

Smartygrants provides an easy way for grant seekers to complete their application form online. The help guide for applicants will explain the essential steps you need to take to complete and submit a form.  You can also download it in PDF.  There is also an Applicant FAQ page available. 

You may require the following before starting your application.

• Read and understand the program guidelines before completing the application.
• Prepare your budget - list all Income and Expenses
• Have you got a dollar for dollar cash matching contribution.  
• Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency for the activities that are the subject of this grant, if applicable to your project.
• Quotations for your project expenses.  Applicants are encouraged, but it is not mandatory, to obtain more than one quote as part of the application.
• At least 50% of this grant should be spent locally where possible.  
• Landowner or Land manager consent if required.
• Does applicant have any outstanding Acquittal Reports or owe money to Colac Otway Shire as a result of previous funding or grants. If these are outstanding please discuss with the Grants Officer before proceeding with the application.

Before completing this application form, you should have read the COVID19 Business Diversification Grants Funding guidelines.  CLICK HERE

NOTE:   Successful recipients in the Building Facade Improvement Program and/or Small Business Energy and Water Efficiency Upgrade Program are eligible to apply for this grant. 

Incomplete applications and/or late applications will not be considered.