Program overview
The Victorian Aboriginal Business Investment Program provides grants to Aboriginal businesses to access resources that will help to sustain or grow their business.
The program aims to:
- provide access to capital, information and expertise
- improve the skills of owners and employees
- enable businesses to excel and compete effectively in their market
- support owners to retain, develop and expand their workforce.
Eligible businesses can access grants through two programs. See the information below to find out how your business can benefit from one or both programs.
Aboriginal Business Support Program (Grants between $5K and $10K)
Grants from $5,000 to $10,000 (excluding GST) are available for business support to improve daily operations and help the financial sustainability of the business. These funds can be used for activities including training, mentorship, networking, marketing, expert advisory services and accreditations.
Aboriginal Business Growth Program (Grants between $10K and $100K)
Grants from $10,000 to $100,000 (excluding GST) are available to support projects that will help businesses to grow. These funds can be used for activities such as expanding into new markets, minor building works, workforce development and other business improvement activities that boost revenue and help the business realise its goals.