Business Grants

application form

Our Business Grants assist businesses to grow. Business Grants are available not only to existing businesses looking to expand, but also to start-ups to help them bring their business plans to life.

By supporting businesses, we can help to improve the local economy through employment and harnessing the skills and initiatives of talented local individuals. Innovative individuals are consistently drawn to the NSW North Coast and through Summerland’s Business Grants, addressing the need for an injection of funds, we help to provide fertile ground for them to bring their dreams into commercial reality.

We recognise a stronger business environment improves a region’s resilience against external economic factors as well as improving the mental health of the community through more productive and engaged employment.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are open to businesses (existing or start-up) who complete the online application before the application closing date. Applicants who are a Summerland customer are preferred. Applications should reference how they reflect our Values.

Funding Amount

The amount of funding available per application under the Business Grants program is up to $5,000 (+ GST if applicable).

We will not support applications:

where another financial institution is already supporting the business with funding
which highlights/promotes irresponsible alcohol consumption, illicit drug taking, gambling or smoking
which are from outside Australia
which are of a religious or political nature or linked to a contentious social issue or if there may be a risk to public health or safety.

Application

The Business Grant application form can be downloaded here. Submissions must be received by email to info@summerland.com.au within the application period, for payments to be made within the funding period noted in the 'Application Schedule' tab. Supporting attachments can also be included with the application. We will acknowledge the receipt of submissions by email. Submissions received outside the application period are unlikely to be considered.

Evaluation

After the application period closes, applications that meet the eligibility criteria will be evaluated.

Notification

We aim to notify applicants with regards to the success of their Business Grant application within the period noted in the 'Application Schedule' tab.

General

Grant funding is paid directly to the supplier(s) of the grant applicant based on valid tax invoices.

Summerland may change elements or conditions of the Business Grants Program at any time.

The timing for the current round of funding follows:

Application Period	9^thOctober 2019 – 29^th November 2019
Evaluation Period	30^th November 2019 – 16^th December 2019
Notification Period	17^th December 2019 – 20^th December 2019
Funding Period	January to June 2020

Timing for the following round of funding:

Application Period	1^st February 2020 – 30^th April 2020
Evaluation Period	1^st May 2020 – 31^st May 2020
Notification Period	1^st June 2020 – 5^th June 2020
Funding Period	July to December 2020