FURTHER financial assistance for Shepparton businesses has been made available through the Greater Shepparton City Council COVID-19 Quick Response Grants.
A total grant pool of $20,000 is available, and council will support projects up to a value of $300 per applicant to fund “mentor activities to help business growth and sustainability”.
The grants are included as one of 29 measures in the Stage 2 Greater Shepparton Economic Response to COVID-19 Package.
Available for small-to-medium sized businesses, the grants can “help businesses better prepare, respond and build resilience to face the challenging situations that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic”, according to council.
Examples of what may be funded under the grants include the fee of expert consultation, business mentoring and coaching to provide advice and guidance in the areas of:
- Growing business profit and cash flow
- Operational improvements
- Marketing strategies
- Business growth and development coaching
The grants will be open until funds in the pool have been expended or until October 1.
