On 8 November 2016, the Queensland Government announced their Small Business Digital Grants Program.
It will provide matched funding of up to $10,000 to eligible businesses for the purchase of hardware, software and services (such as digital coaching).
The digital technology or service must fall under one of the five priority areas:
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Digital marketing and social media
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Digital content (web pages, mobile apps, media)
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Receiving payments or selling online
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Specialised digital technology or software
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Digital planning and advice/training
To be eligible, your business must:
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Have fewer than 20 employees at the time of applying for the grant; and
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Have an Australian Business Number and be registered for GST; and
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Have a Queensland headquarters or significant Queensland-based operations.
Round 1 opens 8 November 2016 and closes 9 December 2016. For more information, please go to: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/business/support-tools-grants/grants/digital-grants
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