Support for regional business

Though JobKeeper ended in March, support still remains for eligible regional businesses, through the Regional Jobs Fund (RJF).

A State Government program, the RJF provides financial support for a range of industries where regional competitive advantage exists, such as food and fibre, advanced manufacturing, and transport technology.

The focus of the program is mainly to assist businesses who wish to expand and develop their operations in regional Victoria, and attract new investment and jobs.

In some cases, the RJF can help businesses retain jobs in regional Victoria too.

Applications will be considered from private sector businesses and business/industry groups. Applications involving infrastructure needed to deliver investment and jobs may be considered from utility and service providers, water corporations, Local Government Authorities, and incorporated not-for-profit organisations operating businesses.

Individuals are not eligible to apply for the RJF.

Projects with a grant amount of $1 million or more are required to meet the Local Jobs First Policy requirements, which can be found at www.localjobsfirst.vic.gov.au.

For more information on the RJF and how to apply, visit www.business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/regional-jobs-fund.

The closing date for applications this year is Thursday 30 June.

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