In the first round of the Australian Government’s highly competitive Building Better Regions Fund, support from RDA Murraylands and Riverland saw more than half of South Australia’s infrastructure funding come to three projects in the region.
Government grants can bring a much-needed boost to your business, community organisation or event.
Too often though, opportunities to tap into this funding stream are missed. To make sure our region capitalises on every funding opportunity, we run grant writing workshops as well as providing one-on-one coaching through the application process.
Our team can help you find the right grant at the right time. We’ll help you to understand what the panel is looking for, and to nail all the criteria.
Grant programs come up regularly throughout the year, and it is best to prepare a proposal in advance so you are ready when the short application windows arise.
Ask us which grant programs are best suited to your proposal, and how you can maximise your chances of success. Sign up to our newsletter for regular alerts on upcoming grant openings and workshops.
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Open Grants
Grant opportunities come up regularly throughout the year. We will feature the most significant grant opportunities below, so check back regularly, or sign up to our newsletter to hear about them as they come up. You can also check GrantGuru for a comprehensive listing of all current grants or contact us for personalised advice.
Regional Wine Export and Tourism Support Package
The Australian Government’s $50 million Regional Wine Export and Tourism Support Program aims to help transform the Australian grape and wine industry by showcasing the nation’s wine tourism offering and driving demand for Australia’s wine exports.
Applications open: July 2019
Applications close: TBA
For more information about this program visit the website or read the business plan.
Business Model Innovation Program
This program is designed to help South Australian manufacturers, especially small-to-medium enterprises, to explore new business models and adding services to current offerings to create customer value and new revenue sources.
Applications open: Ongoing
Applications close: Ongoing
For more information about this program
Investment Attraction South Australia (IASA)
This program aims to capture foreign direct investment – investment which creates high value-adding industries and sustainable jobs. It seeks to connect businesses with decision-makers, identify funding and support options, help them choose new premises and then settle into South Australia.
Applications open: Ongoing
Applications close: Ongoing
For more information about this program
Agribusiness Growth Program
This program aims to accelerate business growth, employment and export development in the State’s agribusiness value adding and food beverage industries, by providing expert consultant business’ ability to plan and manage their growth.
Applications open: Ongoing
Applications close: Ongoing
For more information about this program
Growing South Australian Companies Program
This program is designed for CEO’s/MDs and executives of small to medium sized companies based in South Australia.
Opening Date: NOW
Closing Date: Ongoing Basis
For more information about this program
Business Coaching Program
The Business Coaching Program is structured to provide applicants with the mechanisms and strategies to grow their business.
Applications Open: NOW
Applications Close: This program is on an ongoing basis
Funding amount: $1600 inc gst
To find out more about this program
Job Accelerator Grant Scheme
This Program aims to encourage South Australian Businesses to employ additional full-time, part-time and casual employees, and maintain them for at least 12 months.
Opening Date: NOW
Closing Date: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $10,000
For more information about this program
Business Transformation Voucher Program
The Business Transformation Voucher Program aims to help businesses develop and implement new activities or improve existing operations with the aim of enhancing the profitability, productivity and competitiveness of South Australian Manufacturing firms.
Applications open: Ongoing
Applications close: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $50,000
For more information about this program
Industry Capability Network (ICN)
The Industry Capability Network program aims to promote South Australia, Australian and New Zealand industry through import replacement and opportunities for participation in major projects. ICN performs a technical role providing purchasers with a free sourcing service to identify Australian and New Zealand suppliers capable of supplying those items that would otherwise be imported.
Applications open: Ongoing
Applications close: Ongoing
For more information about this program
Big Data Connect Program
The Big Data Connect Program aims to encourage South Australian Manufacturers to explore opportunities for using big data to improve productivity, competitiveness and increase profitability.
Funding Amount: $10,000
Applications open: Ongoing
Applications close: Ongoing
For more information about this program
Export Partnership Program
The Export Partnership Program aims to provide funding assistance for small and medium sized businesses to access new global markets through marketing and export development opportunities
Funding Amount: up to $50,000
Applications open: Ongoing
Applications close: Ongoing
To find out more about this program
Other Grants and Funding
A wide range of grants and other funding opportunities is available from government agencies, corporate bodies and non-government organisations.
For further grant information visit the following sites:
http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/grants_and_assistance
http://australia.gov.au/topics/business-and-industry/grants-and-financial-assistance
Resources
PREPARING A GRANT APPLICATION
Grant applications do take time (say 10-20 hours depending on the complexity of the application), so the more prepared you are, the better chance you have of submitting a winning application within the short opening window.
We encourage you to have the following items ready in advance:
- Business Plan – Every business should have a business plan ready to go, with updates added annually so that your key goals and activities are current.
- Project Plan – You should have a one-page overview of the project that you wish to undertake ready. This will assist you with pitching ideas to potential investors, exporters, and grant assessment panels. This plan should include an indication of timelines and budgets, which you will need to further detail in the grant application.
- Profit and Loss – Financials are vital to any grant application, as they highlight how you will fund your percentage of the project and maintain it thereafter.
Up-to-date, credible demographic and economic analysis on the Murraylands and Riverland region is available free of charge online.
Join other local businesses that are using it to strengthen their case for grant funding by demonstrating the positive regional impacts of a proposal.
Preparing grant applications can seem daunting, but we are here to help.
Contact us for information, resources and guidance.
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