Grants available to grow WA small businesses

Grants available to grow WA small businesses

Friday 27 Oct 2023

Eligible small businesses can now apply for a Small Business Development and Diversification Grant (SBDD) from the Government of Western Australia with the second round of funding now open. $7.8 million is available for businesses in Western Australia which can demonstrate a minimum 50 per cent reliance on the commercial native forest logging industry to transition their activities and protect or create jobs. Applications are open until the 20^th of December, 2023.

Businesses transitioning away from the commercial native forest industry can apply for grants of up to $400,000. The previous round of SBDD grants saw 20 businesses across Perth and the South West region approved for a total of $7.2 million. Western Australia will soon become one of the first States in Australia to end commercial logging of native forests, protecting nearly two million hectares of native karri, jarrah and wandoo forests for future generations.

The SBDD fund presents an exciting opportunity for local businesses to grow and diversify as commercial native logging comes to an end. Apply online now or see our list of regional workshops for in-person application advice and support.

Native Forest Transition (NFT) Promotion

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