What kind of activity is this grant intended to support?
The Small Business Industry Support Grant was established by the South Australian Government to help eligible small businesses and not-for-profit organisations trade through the River Murray flooding emergency.
If your business usually operates in the affected area and has experienced a downturn of 30% or more in revenue within the last three months, you could be eligible for a $10,000 grant which could help you:
- pay for your usual business costs such as utilities, rent and staff salaries
- seek financial advice to support your business’ recovery
- make changes to your business so it can operate effectively after the floods
- develop your business and extend reach through marketing and communications
- improve your resilience and future-proof your business for any future challenges
- retain your staff, stay connected and support your existing workforce.
How can I demonstrate my eligibility?
To receive a Small Business Industry Support Grant, you must demonstrate that you were operating a small business or not-for-profit organisation in a defined disaster area, and that the flooding event has resulted in your revenue declining at least 30 per cent over a relevant three-month period (October – December 2022 or January – March 2023).
Appropriate evidence of this business downturn may include—
- a copy of a business activity statement
- bank or income statements validated by an accountant
for the relevant quarter/s and the comparison quarter/s in the previous year.
For full eligibility requirements, view the Small Business Industry Support Grants Guidelines.