City of Sydney’s COVID-19 Small Business & Other Grants Close this Monday 27 April 2020

Applications for the City of Sydney’s special COVID-19 relief grants, are about to close!

There has been substantial publicity and media regarding the NSW Government’s $10,000 Small Business Grant, however, there has unfortunately been much less publicity and media attention regarding COVID-19 related grants and financial assistance from the City of Sydney and local Councils.
Introduced to help deal with the devastating impact of COVID-19, the City of Sydney Small Business Grant provides grants of $10,000 for small, for-profit businesses located in the City of Sydney area, with an annual turnover of less than $10 million and employing between 1 and 19 full-time staff.
The Small Business Grant covers costs associated with changes to operating models caused by the pandemic, dealing with the adjustment to e-commerce, as well as training and development for businesses. For the City of Sydney Small Business Grant: apply here, applications close 5:00pm, Monday 27 April 2020.
Small businesses, sole traders and not-for-profit organisations may also be eligible for other City of Sydney special COVID-19 relief grants such as:
1. Quick Response grant: apply here, applications close when funds run out.2. Cultural Sector Resilience grant: apply here, applications close 5:00pm, 27 April 2020.3. Creative Fellowships fund: apply here, applications close 5:00pm, 27 April 2020.4. Community Services grant (for not-for-profit organisations): apply here, applications close 5:00pm, 27 April 2020.
If you operate a business located in the City of Sydney, get in contact with Gavin Parsons and Associates on 02 9262 4471 or enquiries@gpalaw.com.au to discuss your application NOW!
At the time of writing this article a number of other local Councils around NSW have indicated their intention to roll out similar schemes. Please check with your local Council or contact Gavin Parsons and Associates for advice.