Currently we are in unusual circumstances with the Coronavirus pandemic, for this reason Council are working to ensure that our Grants and Contributions Program best serves the community as the impacts emerge. The grant program funds will be made available, however particular grant streams may be changed to meet community’s needs.
The Business and Innovation Grants provide financial support to develop businesses and grow employment within Murrindindi Shire.
There are two levels of Business and Innovation Grants:
If you have any questions please email grants@murrindindi.vic.gov.au or call Council on (03) 5772 0333.
This category provides support to new and established businesses to assist with projects or activities which will allow a business to start or grow.
Typical projects
Projects or activities that support a business to grow or establish, such as:
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development of business plans and marketing plans
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industry level training to fill training/skill gaps
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specialist equipment/skills
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new plant/equipment
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investment in new technology
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new and innovative business ideas
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pop-up businesses in niche markets
Expected outcomes
Projects are expected to deliver one or more of the following outcomes:
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enhance business capacity to plan, operate and grow
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increase productivity or make production more efficient
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expand existing product/service offer
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fill a local product or service gap
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provide a wider range of employment options and business types (diversity)
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grow employment within Murrindindi Shire
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grow number of viable businesses within Murrindindi Shire
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develop more environmentally sustainable businesses
Read the Program Guidelines to check if you are eligible to apply
Murrindindi Shire Council Grants and Contributions Program Guidelines (Word)(DOCX, 13MB)
Murrindindi Shire Council Grants and Contributions Program Guidelines (PDF)(PDF, 3MB)
Supporting Documents
The following templates are provided as examples you may use to prepare your application. You are not required to use them.
Project Plan Template - Example A(DOCX, 40KB)
Project Plan Template - Example B(DOCX, 29KB)
In Kind Template(XLSX, 13KB)
This category provides support to assist with projects or activities which will allow a business, group of businesses or industry sector to grow in either value or numbers of employment.
Typical projects
Projects or activities that support businesses and industry sectors to grow, such as:
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industry wide training and skill development programs
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new and specialist plant/equipment
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Investment in new/leading edge technology
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improved infrastructure (eg power and water upgrades, irrigation infrastructure, roads and telecommunications)
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new and innovative business ideas impacting the industry sector
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feasibility studies
Expected outcomes
Projects are expected to deliver one or more of the following outcomes:
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growth of the local economy or industry sectors in terms of value of production
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growth in employment
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increased investment in the local economy
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diversified employment opportunities and business types
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expanded employment and skills base
Read the Program Guidelines to check if you are eligible to apply
Murrindindi Shire Council Grants and Contributions Program Guidelines (Word)(DOCX, 13MB)
Murrindindi Shire Council Grants and Contributions Program Guidelines (PDF)(PDF, 3MB)
Supporting Documents
The following templates are provided as examples you may use to prepare your application. You are not required to use them.
Project Plan Template - Example A(DOCX, 40KB)
Project Plan Template - Example B(DOCX, 29KB)
In Kind Template(XLSX, 13KB)