The Victorian Government has announced that Stage 3 ‘Stay at Home’ has been reinstated across metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire from 11:59 on 8 July 2020 to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Victoria. The return to Stay at Home restrictions mean that businesses within metropolitan Melbourne or Mitchell Shire such as restaurants, cafes, pubs, gyms, indoor sporting venues, cinemas, live music, entertainment venues and other businesses are either restricted in their operations or can no longer operate.
Key Dates
Applications for the program close on 19 August 2020.
Eligibility
Applicants must certify that they meet the eligibility criteria and must provide evidence of the address of their eligible business operation through their most recent:
- utility bill (gas, electricity, telecommunications, water);
- lease agreement; or
- council rate notice.
Applicants must also provide evidence of their participation in the Commonwealth Government’s JobKeeper Payment scheme.
What type of business can apply for this grant?
Businesses can apply where they meet all the criteria listed below. They must:
- operate a business located in metropolitan Melbourne or Mitchell Shire
- be a participant in the Commonwealth Government’s JobKeeper Payment scheme
- employ people
- be registered with WorkSafe on 30 June 2020
- have an annual payroll of less than $3 million in 2019-20 on an ungrouped basis
- be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) as at 30 June 2020
- hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) and have held that ABN at 30 June 2020
- be registered with the responsible Federal or State regulator.
Key Documents
Business Support Fund Expansion Guidelines
For more information and how to apply, head to the Victorian Government website.
