Accessing government grants online for your business

Have you ever wanted to apply for a small business grant however have been unsure where to begin?

This interactive workshop will step you through:

• How to find different grants online
• What are some of the grant schemes available for small businesses
• Which government agencies typically manage grants for small businesses
• Signing up and navigating to a number of portals such as SmartyGrants and GrantConnect

During the workshop, Brooke will provide tricks and tips on how to limit the risk of technical difficulties while using these portals.

About your presenter: Brooke Fossey

Brooke has more than 20 years’ experience in business planning, marketing and tendering, and has worked on some of the largest tenders in the country, as well as with international clients. Brooke has extensive experience integrating digital systems and has a passion for automating repeatable tasks that free up time to focus on the things that matter. She has digital experience in marketing, websites, small business software solutions and AI. Brooke also has awareness of cyber security and has recently self-assessed against ISO27001. She is a Director on the Bundaberg Chapter of Australian Computer Society and Bundaberg Chapter Director of the Queensland AI Hub.

Eligibility Requirements

We encourage potential participants to review eligibility requirements before registering. Eligibility requirements include:

• businesses with under 20 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees
• be a Queensland, Northern Territory or Western Australia-based business
• hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN)