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Economic Development (Business) Grants 2020-2021

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ELIGIBILITY

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Important Information

Before applying, please:

  • Read the Economic Development Grants Guidelines and Policy;
  • Preview the Application Form, so you can gather all information needed;
  • Contact the Business Engagement Officer on (08) 9411 3444 during business hours or email business@cockburn.wa.gov.au to determine your eligibility, ensure you are applying under the correct category, and to answer any questions.

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Please note that Economic Development Grants will be offered ongoing throughout the year broken into two separate rounds. Applications will be assessed and awarded on an ongoing basis.

The following questions MUST be completed by the Applicant Organisation. This page of the form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for an Economic Development Grant.

It's crucial that you complete these questions before any others to ensure you do not waste your time applying for an unsuitable grant.

Business Engagement Officer Contact

This is a mandatory requirement for ALL funding categories. Your application will be deemed INELIGIBLE if you do not contact the Business Engagement Officer. 

The Business Engagement Officer can be contacted on (08) 9411 3444 during business hours or email business@cockburn.wa.gov.au 

Did you contact a City of Cockburn Business Engagement Officer to discuss your potential application? * Required
Please note that emails promoting the funding rounds sent by the City do not constitute contact with the Grants Officer. The applicant must initiate contact and advise of the specific intention for the funding.
Method of contact * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for Method of contact

Eligibility Questions

Are you a micro, small or medium business (1 to 199 employees)? * Required
If NO, you are not eligible for an Economic Development Grant.
Do you have an ABN? * Required
If NO, you are not eligible for an Economic Development Grant
Is your business based in the City of Cockburn? * Required
Applicants must either be based within Cockburn or offering a service or project within the Cockburn local government area
Response required.
If NO, you are not based or providing a service within the City of Cockburn, you are not eligible for an Economic Development Grant.
Do you have all appropriate insurances and licenses to operate your business? * Required
If NO, you are not eligible for an Economic Development Grant
Is your business financially viable?
All applications must provide a recent bank statement.
Does your organisation have the capacity to undertake all the required planning, permits and approvals processes, marketing and promotion to ensure the success of your project? * Required
Will your project be completed within 12 months? * Required
If NO, you are not eligible for an Economic Development Grant
Does your business have appropriate insurance for this particular project?
For example: volunteers, professional indemnity, public liability.

If you answered NO to any of the above Eligibility Questions, you may not be eligible for funding and should contact the Business Development Officer on (08) 9411 3444 before proceeding with this application.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is your business based in the City of Cockburn?" on page 1

Must be a number

If you are not located within the City of Cockburn local government area, the project or initiative must demonstrate a clear link and direct impact on the City of Cockburn's strategies and objectives, for example: the local economy outcomes of the Strategic Community Plan 2020-2030

Previous Funding

Please note as per current Policy:

An applicant may successfully apply for and receive funding from a maximum of two different funding types (grant/sponsorships) per financial year, provided they meet the criteria for the particular category

This funding can be granted from either of the following:

  • two different categories from the Community Funding to support local Economic Development (Grants) policy, AND/OR
  • seven different categories from the Community Funding for Community Organisations & Individuals (Grants, Donations & Sponsorships) policy.

This is provided that they meet the criteria for the particular category; however, the applications cannot be for the same project.

Applicants that have been successful in previous years are eligible to apply provided all previous funding has been satisfactorily acquitted, and cannot apply for projects or activities that have previously received funding.

Has your organisation previously received funding from the City of Cockburn? * Required
If you have received funding in this financial year, contact the Grants and Research area on (08) 9411 3444 to confirm your eligibility before proceeding with this application.
Please include approximate date, category of funding, project title and amount.
Does your organisation have any outstanding City of Cockburn acquittal reports? * Required
Applicants that have been successful in previous years are eligible to apply provided all previous funding (Grants and Sponsorship) has been satisfactorily acquitted. Acquitted means you have provided a detailed report of how the funding was used, including providing receipts and evidence such as photos or media, using the appropriate Acquittal Form.