BID GRANTS 2024/25 - Business Elevate Program (APPLICANTS)

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General Information

Maribyrnong City Council is proud to be running the grants program called BUSINESS ELEVATE PROGRAM  again for 2024-25 – which is a Business-to-Business (B2B) voucher based program. 

From 11th November 2024, small business owners within the City of Maribyrnong will be able to apply for a $2,000 (+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.

Small Business owners can apply for an opportunity to be matched with a “Preferred Business Supplier” in 14 different categories. Your business will be able to receive a voucher for offers or packages valued at $2,000 (+GST) in ONE of the nominated categories.

Small Business Owners will be awarded their vouchers on a first in best dressed basis (per category).  Therefore the speed of application will be very important.  The first 58 eligible businesses that meet all the relevant assessment criteria, will be considered as final and the application process will close. No further businesses will be considered, as the number of $2,000 vouchers is capped at 58 business recipients.

NOTE:  To activate the voucher, recipients will need to pay a non-refundable "$200 Activation Fee (+GST where applicable)" to their preferred supplier.  Failure to pay the fee by the due date will mean forfeiture of the voucher which will be allocated to another business on the waiting list.

It is advisable that business owners looking to apply for a voucher should carefully consider what their business needs are right now in order to grow or evolve, and select the preferred supplier they would like to work with accordingly.

Checklist - Before you start...

Thank you for your interest in applying for a $2,000 voucher as part of the BID Grants - Business Elevate Program.

Applications open Monday 11th November 2024 (9:00am)

Applications close Monday 18th November 2024 (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
  • Website/Social media links (if available)
  • A clear idea of what your critical business needs are right now - in order to be matched for a $2,000 (+GST) voucher
  • Who your "Preferred Business Supplier" is - that you would like to work with/be matched with (Refer to the "Related Information" section at the bottom of the Council web page. All the options are listed on a dedicated PDF document called "View the 2024/25 Preferred Business Supplier and Offers document") >>>Business Elevate Program - Maribyrnong
  • The projects/initiatives must be delivered within the City of Maribyrnong municipality
  • You have read the guidelines - BEFORE applying.  Click here for more info >>>Business Elevate Program - Maribyrnong

TIP:  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.

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