How do I know if I’m eligible for the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Three 12 August 2021 Top-Up for metropolitan Melbourne?

You are eligible for the 12 August 2021 Top-Up if you have received a grant from the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two or the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two July Extension and your business is located in metropolitan Melbourne.

You do not need to apply for the 12 August 2021 Top-Up or take any further action if you have received a grant under one of the Round Two programs.

The 12 August 2021 Top-Up payment will be processed automatically.

How can I ensure I’m eligible for top-up payments?

To receive top-up payments under the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two or July Extension, businesses must continue to meet the eligibility criteria for the program from which they received an initial grant.

See the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two and Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two July Extension for more information about the programs’ eligibility criteria.

How do I know if my business is in metropolitan Melbourne?

Businesses in the 31 local government areas listed below are classified as metropolitan Melbourne:

  • Banyule City Council
  • Bayside City Council
  • Boroondara City Council
  • Brimbank City Council
  • Cardinia Shire Council
  • Casey City Council
  • Darebin City Council
  • Frankston City Council
  • Glen Eira City Council
  • Greater Dandenong City Council
  • Hobsons Bay City Council
  • Hume City Council
  • Kingston City Council
  • Knox City Council
  • Manningham City Council
  • Maribyrnong City Council
  • Maroondah City Council
  • Melbourne City Council
  • Melton City Council
  • Monash City Council
  • Moonee Valley City Council
  • Moreland City Council
  • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
  • Nillumbik Shire Council
  • Port Phillip City Council
  • Stonnington City Council
  • Whitehorse City Council
  • Whittlesea City Council
  • Wyndham City Council
  • Yarra City Council
  • Yarra Ranges Shire Council

Are regional businesses eligible for the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Three 12 August 2021 Top-Up for metropolitan Melbourne?

Businesses in regional Victoria are not eligible for the 12 August 2021 Top-Up.

What do I need to do to receive the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Three 12 August 2021 Top-Up for metropolitan Melbourne?

If you have received a grant from the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two or the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two July Extension, you don’t need to do anything.

The 12 August 2021 Top-Up for metropolitan Melbourne will be paid automatically.

I have not received a decision about my Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two grant application. Will I receive the 12 August 2021 Top-Up for metropolitan Melbourne?

If you are assessed as eligible for the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two and your business is located in metropolitan Melbourne, you will receive the 12 August 2021 Top-Up.

However, please note that you will not receive all payments at once.

I have not received a decision about my Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two July Extension grant application. Will I receive the 12 August 2021 Top-Up for metropolitan Melbourne?

Assessments for the Extension Stream are in progress. If you are assessed as eligible for the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two July Extension and your business is located in metropolitan Melbourne, you will receive the 12 August 2021 Top-Up for metropolitan Melbourne as well as the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Three payment.

However, please note that you will not receive all payments at once.

I received a grant under the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two or July Extension program but I’ve stopped receiving automatic top-up payments. Why has this happened?

Before processing top-up payments, we verify your business’ information with partner agencies, including the State Revenue Office (SRO), WorkSafe and the Australian Business Register (ABR) to ensure businesses still meet the eligibility requirements of the program.

Your top-up payments may have been discontinued if you no longer meet all the eligibility criteria, for example if your ABN is no longer active.

If you believe you are still eligible to receive top-up payments, or would like further information, you can contact Business Victoria or call the hotline on 13 22 15, open seven days a week.

Can I receive the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Three 12 August 2021 Top-Up for metropolitan Melbourne as well as previous top-ups and supplements?

Yes. All successful grant recipients to the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two and Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two July Extension that operate in metropolitan Melbourne will receive the 12 August 2021 Top-Up.