There are various grants and programs available that can help you get your business up and running, or expand your business.
Your local industry association can also offer you assistance in the grant writing process.
In this section are some common grants and programs that creative businesses may be eligible for. Please note this is not an exhaustive list.
Get your small business growing with assistance from the Small Business Accelerator Program, a Department of Trade, Regional Development and Industry initiative. Well-managed, fast growing, Queensland based small firms are eligible to receive funding through this program.
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The Queensland Industry Development Scheme is a Department of Trade, Regional Development and Industry initiative. It aims to help businesses create, expand, and employ more people.
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Biz Arts MAkers is a business development centre specialising in the creative industries. It provides an innovative program that includes business skilling, coaching and support, to assist creative entrepreneurs achieve their business goals.
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Austrade's Export Market Development Grants aim to encourage the development and expansion of overseas markets for Australian exports.
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Arts Queensland offers a range of funding programs for individuals and organisations. Sector Project Grants provide up to $50,000 for activities such as professional development, new works, exhibitions and productions, industry and business development and cultural engagement.
Further information about Sector Project Grants and other Arts Queensland programs is available on the Arts Queensland website.
'Turning Your Idea into a Business' is a kit that has been developed by the Department of Training, Regional Development and Industry to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with information about starting up a small business. The program highlights the positive and negative implications of starting a business and provides critical information needed to make practical decisions about the viability of a business venture. The program consists of three modules and is supported by a video and three workbooks.
Visit the Links section of the Toolbox for a link to the Department of Trade, Regional Development and Industry's website.
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