Supporting social enterprise growth in Victoria

The Victoria Government have just launched a $700,000 Social Enterprise Support grants program which is now open for applications.

Social Enterprise Support Grants will provide assistance to eligible Victorian social enterprises to purchase plant, machinery or equipment of up to $50,000 (excl. GST) that will enable them to grow, increase capacity, employ additional staff and/or deliver greater impact.

Projects will be supported that demonstrate the investment will expand business activity and increase impact, including access to the social procurement marketplace and/or job creation through direct employment or transitional pathways for job seekers facing barriers to economic inclusion.

If you are a certified social enterprise

• An information session will be held on Tuesday 29 March 2022 from 4pm to 5pm. Register for the session via Humanitix

• Grant applications close Sunday 10 April 2022. For more information and how to apply visit https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/social-enterprise-support-grants-program

For information on other supports and resources from the Victoria Government for social enterprises see Social Enterprise Strategy on the DJPR website

Photo: Sourced from djpr.vic.gov.au featuring Free to Feed certified social enterprise.