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The Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking to support existing small businesses within the Shire under the Small Business Fund Program. Eligible small businesses which employ up to 20 employees will be able to apply for a oneoff maximum payment of up to $5,000. The money can be used on a wide range of business development purposes, as outlined in the guidelines.

Objectives of the grant

1. Encourage businesses to increase street appeal in our towns and village centres.
2. Encourage businesses to expand the range goods and services on offer.
3. Encourage business collaboration, training and staff development
4. Encourage local spending (i.e. through using suppliers of goods and services within Moree Plains Shire)
5. Support increased employment opportunities.
6. Inspire businesses to trial new business concepts and stimulate additional growth
7. Encourage Indigenous business expansion.

Cash co-contributions relative to the amount requested will be considered favourably.

Eligible Applicants

1. The business must be located within Moree Shire Plains Shire with a registered ABN (or ACN) and has traded for at least 6 months.
2. An applicant must be over the age of 18.
3. The applicant must be a business.