Small Business Grants Program

Small Business Grants Program
Applicants are advised to read the Small Business Grants Program guidelines available HERE prior to completing this form as applications not meeting the guidelines will be deemed ineligible. All documentation, where requested, must be submitted. The closing time for applications is 5pm Monday, 10 August, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

If you require advice on how to complete this form, please contact Lower Eyre Council.

Telephone: (08) 8676 0400

Email: mail@lec.sa.gov.au
Part A - Applicant Details
I have read the CS-APP-06 - Guidelines - Small Business Grants Program
Please read the guidelines available HERE prior to completing this application form to make sure your project is eligible and you can meet all the grant requirements.
Name of Business
Has your business received funding from Lower Eyre Council, or other funding sources, in the past two years?
Previously successful applicants are ineligible to apply to the Small Business Grants Program for two years.
Business website or social media link
Business Premises

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Post Code
Do you have an Australian Business Number (ABN)?
Australian Business Number
Name of Business Owner/Applicant
Owner/applicant address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Post Code
Email

Confirmation Email
Phone Number (daytime)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: 0000 000000.
Phone Number (after hours)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: 0000 000000.
Is your business registered for GST?
Is your business insured?
You need to provide a copy of your business's Certificate of Currency (evidence of a valid and current insurance policy) to be eligible for funding.
Upload your Certificate of Currency here.

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Part B - Project Details
Project title
What type of project are you seeking funding for?
Project start date

DayMonthYear
2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit yearDate
Project finish date

DayMonthYear
2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit yearDate
Please provide a description of your project and how it will be achieved.
Tell us what you are planning to do and how you will do it. Can the project be completed on time, on budget with limited risks.
What will be the economic impact of your project?
Consider realistic outcomes for job retention/creation, local spending, potential for business growth or how it will support local communities and local people. Give examples where possible.
What is the demand for your business's products and services?
Tell us about what your business does and its potential for growth.
What is the outlook for your business?
Tell us about your business objectives, vision, and outlook for the future. Where do you want to go with your business and how will you get there.
What is the social impact of your project or business?
Tell us about your project or business's contribution to the community, environmental impact, or how it might support diversity or inclusion for people with a disability, those from vulnerable groups, or support culturally diverse or Indigenous-owned businesses, services or employment.
How would Council's support of this project be acknowledged?
If your application is successful we would like you to publicly promote our contribution.
Upload relevant building plans or blueprints for your project.

This is applicable if you are undertaking building works.
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Upload any other relevant documents to support your application here.

This could include fliers for training programs, equipment brochures, business plans or marketing strategies.
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Part C - Project Budget
The maximum grant for any project is $5000. A contribution by the business will be highly regarded but not mandatory.
What is the total cost of this project?
Project costs
What is your contribution to this project?
Project Income
Council grant request for this project.
Upload quotes here

To be eligible for funding you must provide evidence of your project costs.
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Part D - Acceptance of Small Business Grants Program Conditions
Declaration

Please read the following conditions and complete the checklist. Incomplete applications will be ineligible for funding.
Declaration
Name

First NameLast Name
Business Name
Position
Email
example@example.com
Signature
Date

DayMonthYear
2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit yearDate
Should be Empty:

Small Business Grants Program

Part A - Applicant Details

Part B - Project Details

Part C - Project Budget

Part D - Acceptance of Small Business Grants Program Conditions