The Western Australian Government has announced a targeted grants program to assist small businesses highly impacted by the recent Perth and Peel lockdown.
If you are able to demonstrate losses incurred for perishable goods, cancellations or other unforeseen costs as a result of the ANZAC Day long weekend lockdown and subsequent restrictions you may be eligible for assistance up to $2,000.
It is estimated that over 15,000 businesses are eligible for the grants which are intended to offset direct costs of the lockdown and business closure.
To be eligible for the Lockdown Compensation Grant your business must have an Australia-wide payroll of less than $4 million, and fall within one of the following categories:
- Cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs, taverns and nightclubs
- Accommodation and sightseeing
- Health and fitness centres and gyms
- Hairdressing and beauty services
- Florists
- Cinemas
- Bakeries and catering services
- Clubs (hospitality)
- Specialised food retail and food wholesalers
- Creative industries and performing arts venues
- Event equipment hire
The final terms and conditions of the grant are currently being finalised with online applications expected to open later this month and the grants distributed in June/July.
WHAT TO DO NEXT?
Complete the expression of interest form at www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/recovery-grants, and you will be notified when the online applications open later this month. Have questions about your eligibility? Fill in the form below with your questions, and one of our friendly client managers will be in touch!
