Good morning everyone, 

The following link has all the information and eligibility criteria for the support package, with the apply button and the bottom of the page. 

I hope that you all had a good week, and thank you for your patience on an update of the July 2021 Business Cost Support Package. 

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday the 13th of August 2021, and all applications must be done by the individual. We will try out best to assist you with any questions you have, likewise, there is a hotline you may call for assistance on the application too.

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Information for other or previous grant recipients

Businesses that have received a grant under the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two or the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 are not eligible for a grant under this program. (If you were eligible for the Business Cost Assistance Program Round Two, it is my understanding from the Business VicGov site that you should have received a top-up payment, but this does mean you are not eligible for the above support package. Please contact Business Vic Gov for any questions about when you may receive the top-up if you have not already)

Businesses that have received assistance through the Business Support Fund, payroll tax rebate/waiver, or other COVID-19 programs may apply for assistance under the Program.

For more information see frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Please take note of:

1. Eligibility criteria: 
To be eligible for the Program, a business must:

  1. Be located within Victoria; and
  2. Be registered as operating in an eligible industry sector identified in the List of Eligible ANZSIC classes (as defined by the ANZSIC class linked to the business’ ABN); and
  3. Have incurred direct costs as a result of the July COVID-19 Restrictions and the business cannot predominantly operate remotely; and
  4. Have an annual Victorian payroll of up to $10 million in 2019-20 on an ungrouped basis; and
  5. Be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 15 July 2021; and
  6. Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) and have held that ABN on and from 15 July 2021; and
  7. Be registered with the responsible Federal or State regulator.

Employing businesses must also:

  • be registered with WorkSafe Victoria
  • attest that the business is supporting its workers to access any paid leave entitlements, or that if a person can work from home, to work from home during the circuit breaker action, and supporting their casual workers, where possible.

Eligible sectors

For a list of eligible sectors please see the list of eligible ANZSIC classes.

2. Information you need for your application

When applying for this grant you will need:

  • a valid Australian business number (ABN) for your business in one of these eligible business sectors. The ANZSIC class linked to your ABN registration must be one of these eligible sectors
  • if you employ people, your WorkCover Employer Number (WEN) or, if this is yet to be issued, a WorkSafe Application Reference Number (WRN)
  • a valid proof of identity document (Australian driver licence, Australian Passport, Medicare Card and Australian visa information, and foreign passport).

Please make sure your ABN registration information is current, along with ASIC registration, or relevant regulator information where required.

Incomplete or incorrect information may delay your application assessment. Please complete the application correctly and provide all relevant documentation.

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Again, We cannot apply on your behalf and the information provided here is from the official Victorian Government Business website where this information is accessed by all, we will do our best to answer any questions to help you, however, we may refer you to the Business Victoria hotline 13 22 15 to answer any specific questions in relation to applying.

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