The Victorian Government has announced an extension to their Business Support Fund for businesses affected by the Stage 3 and 4 restrictions.

The one-off grants are $10,000 for metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire businesses, and $5,000 for businesses outside those areas.

Applications finish on the 14th September  and available here: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/business-support-package/business-support-fund

In summary, the criteria for applicants is:

• Operate a business in Victoria
• Participant in Jobkeeper
• Employ people and be registered with Workcover
• Annual payroll for 2020 less than $3m on an ungrouped basis
• Registered for GST and hold an ABN