These $15,000 grants are to assist small business to 'improve efficiency and productivity'.   The grant is paid after completion of the project.

Funding is available for projects with a value exceeding $10,715 in any of these areas:

- future planning

- specialised and automated software

- staff management, development and planning

The maximum grant receivable is $15,000, even if the projects exceeds this.

The expected outcomes are to:

- increase turnover, profit and employment

- improve business confidence and resilience

- improve survivability

Previous Grants have been used for an inline booking system, to redevelop a website, for staff training, and to improve workplace safety.

Eligibility criteria are:

- Qld based

- Fewer than 20 employees, registered for GST

- Turnover between $300,000 and $600,000 in 2020/21

- Applicant to provide 30% of the project cost.

Relevant dates are:

Stage 1:   Registration of Interest – 12 August 2022, closing 19 August 2022

Applicant name and agreement to Conditions

Stage 2:   Selection by ballot and invitation to complete a full application – opening 29 August 2022 and closing 12 September 2022.

Process

Visit   https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/business-boost   for guidelines, FAQ's, eligibility criteria, and forms.   If you are selected to apply, supplier quotes must be included (max. of 2) plus a Statutory Declaration that the information is true and correct.