BID GRANTS 2025/26 - Business Elevate Program (SUPPLIERS)

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Checklist for Applicants

General Information

Maribyrnong City Council is running a grants program called the BUSINESS ELEVATE PROGRAM – which is a Business-to-Business (B2B) voucher based program. 

From 27th October 2025, small business owners within the City of Maribyrnong will be able to apply for a $2000 (+gst) Business Elevate Voucher.  These vouchers are designed to help “elevate” businesses by giving them access to services from a list of “preferred suppliers” in a range of categories.

We are firstly looking for established local BUSINESSES to become the “Preferred Business Suppliers” in 13 different categories. Your business will be expected to be able to provide services to small businesses that apply for a voucher, offers or packages valued at $2,000 (+gst) in ONE of the nominated categories.

Checklist - Before you start...

Thank you for your interest for your business to be considered as "Preferred Business Supplier" as part of the Business Elevate Program.

Applications open Monday 25th August 2025 (9:00am)

Applications close  Monday 15th September 2025 (5:00pm)

Before you start your application we suggest you gather the following information to make your application process a smooth and easy experience:

    • Your business ABN
    • Your Insurance Certificate of Currency - showing minimum $20M Public Liability Insurance
    • Website/Social media links
    • A clear idea of what services/offers you can offer up to $2,000 (+GST)
    • Evidence of your business having any community involvement
    • Up to 3 Testimonials from customers/clients
    • You have read the guidelines - BEFORE applying.  Click here for more info >>>Business Elevate Program - Maribyrnong

TIP 1:  You should consider reading through the questions EARLY in the application period and allow yourself some extra time for gathering any extra information that you may need to complete your application. Don't forget to save your application as you go.

TIP 2: To view examples of the "Offers" that were provided by successful preferred business suppliers last year (Refer to related information for 2024-25 at the bottom of the page) click here 2024/2025 Preferred Business Suppliers - Maribyrnong

TIP 3:  You may want to draft the words for your "Offer" in a word document, so you can include bullet points where required, and then copy and paste into your submission.

For more information visit our website or email us at business.elevate@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au