Grants up to $20,000 to support Queensland based businesses to improve their efficiency and productivity through business planning, specialised software, staff management and development activities.
Current status of program
CLOSED
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What is the Business Boost Grants Program (BBGP)?
The Business Boost Grants program supports Queensland businesses to advance improvements in their efficiency and productivity that lean them to provide positive economic returns for Queensland.
The program funds three project areas:
- Future planning
- Specialised and automated software
- Planning and systems for staff management and development
BBGP level of support
Businesses can apply for funding ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 (excluding GST). Successful applicants must equally co-contribute (50%) towards the total project cost. The grant funding will be distributed in two milestones:
- Milestone 1: On completion of a compliant 3-month report – 50%
- Milestone 2: On acquittal at project completion – 50%
BBGP important dates
- This is closed.
- Register your interest with GrantHelper.
BBGP objectives
The program aims to:
- Boost turnover, profit, and employment.
- Increase business confidence and skills.
- Enhance the business’s efficiency and productivity.
- Improve business resilience and survivability.
Activities eligible for BBGP support
Eligible project activities must fall within the following priority areas:
Future Planning
- Strategic business planning for innovation and growth.
- Implementing a governance board to guide strategic planning.
- Identifying and capitalising on export opportunities while adhering to requirements.
- Compliance with industry regulations and standards, including sustainability.
Specialised and automated software
- Design and implementation of sophisticated cloud platforms, online management systems and/or applications including:
- Artificial Intelligence systems (e.g. AI chatbots)
- Customer relationship management systems
- Cybersecurity and crime prevention software and tools
- Data warehouses
- Production systems
- Software integration (including specialised software subscriptions)
- Quality & compliance and risk management systems.
Planning and systems for staff management and development
- Strategic human resource management fostering skills development, robust recruitment strategies, and seamless onboarding for new personnel.
- Professional development through targeted transitional training and initiatives.
- Employee performance management frameworks and evaluation systems.
Ineligible activities include:
- computer hardware/gadgets (e.g., computer servers, PCs, tablets/iPads, mobile phones, headphones)
- delivery fees, credit card surcharges and international transaction fees
- fleet vehicles
- franchise fees
- general business operating costs (e.g. bookkeeping/accounting, tax returns)
- goods and services bought via direct selling (e.g. by party plan or network marketing)
- goods and services paid using cryptocurrencies, cash, barter, or services in-kind
- goods, services, or fees from related parties*
- GST, registration and fees
- maintenance of existing digital technologies
- marketing/advertising services of any kind
- memberships, subscriptions and joining fees
- non-specialised software and licenses (e.g. Microsoft 365, Google Workspace)
- other equipment (e.g. televisions, point of sales systems, EFTPOS, card/chip readers)
- outsourcing of recruitment services to employ staff
- purchase of stock
- real estate/property, hire, lease, or rental fees
- salaries and wages
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- travel and accommodation
- website hosting
- utilities (e.g. internet, phone, water and/or waste bills
Other BBGP important details that you will need to know
Organisations eligible for BBGP support
To be eligible, businesses must:
- Have more than 1 and less than 20 employees.
- Be operating with an active Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Be registered for GST.
- Have a registered Queensland headquarters.
- Be established, financially sound, and experiencing growth.
- Have a minimum turnover of $300,000 in the 2023/24 financial year.
- Have a publicly accessible web presence.
- Not have been approved for funding under earlier Business Boost rounds.
- Not be insolvent or have owners/directors who are undischarged bankrupts.
See the guidelines for full details of organisations eligible for BBGP support.
BBGP assessment criteria
Applications will be assessed based on the extent to which the grant-funded activity will:
- Boost turnover, profit, and employment.
- Increase business confidence and skills.
- Enhance the business’s efficiency and productivity.
- Improve business resilience and survivability.
- Demonstrate value for money.
See the guidelines for full details of the assessment criteria.
How do I get the BBGP?
Applicants must:
- Read and understand the guidelines.
- Ensure eligibility for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
- Deliver the project as outlined in the application.
- Provide complete information requirements.
Information to prepare for the BBGP application
Businesses must submit a Registration of Interest (ROI), an online form that collects essential business details to confirm eligibility.
In your Registration of Interest (ROI) application, you will be asked to:
- Confirm the business meets the eligibility criteria;
- Provide core business and contact information; and
- Provide Responsible Person demographic information.
After Stage 1 closes, eligible ROIs enter a ballot process with selected applicants invited to submit a Stage 2 Full Application. All eligible ROIs have an equal chance to advance to Stage 2. The number of registrations selected will be sufficient to enable DESBT to undertake a competitive assessment process in Stage 2.
See the guidelines for full details of information requirements.
Applying for the BBGP
Submit your application via the DESBT SmartyGrants portal.
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