COVID-19 Business Support, Grants and Loans
We recognise the significant impact the unfolding COVID-19 situation and trading restrictions are having on Tasmanian small businesses. The Tasmanian Government is providing a substantial stimulus package to support Tasmania as we tackle the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Details of the Tasmanian Support and Stimulus Package can be found here.
Immediate support is now available in the most severely impacted industries:
- Seafood
- Tourism and accommodation
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Arts and entertainment
- Fitness
Below are all of the business supports, grants and loans that will be administered through Department of State Growth. When application details become available, a link to the guidelines and application form will be provided below. You can also sign up to our newsletter to be updated as soon as things become available.
For any support offered by the Australian Government, please visit www.business.gov.au
COVID-19 Business Support, Grants and Loans
Australian Government Support
Australian Government Support
Find financial assistance, eligibility and timing for Australian Government support for Australian businesses. This includes information on JobKeepers, SME guarantee scheme, tax relief support and more. This page will be kept updated as new information is available.
Read more Read more >Business Continuity Grant
Business continuity grant
To assist small business fight the economic impact of COVID-19 and prepare the foundation to set Tasmania up for a rapid recovery when the situation eases, one-off grants of up to $750 are available through the Business Continuity Grant.
Read more Read more >Business Support Loan Scheme
Business Support Loan Scheme
Loans from $20 000 up to $250 000 are available to assist eligible businesses for the purpose of supporting business continuity, viability and sustainability during the Coronavirus period. The loans are now open.
Read more Read more >Business Vehicle Registration Relief
Business vehicle registration relief
To support significantly impacted Tasmanian small businesses, business vehicle registration savings and deferrals are now available.
Read more Read more >Culture and Creative Industries stimulus package
Cultural and Creative Industries Stimulus Package
Arts Tasmania is administering new funding of $1.5 million and introducing new operational measures of over $2 million to support the individuals and organisations leading Tasmania’s renowned cultural sector. The package has been designed to specifically address the challenges facing our artists, screen practitioners and organisations.
Read more Read more >Primary Healthcare Grant Program
Primary Healthcare Grant Program
To assist general practices and community pharmacies to support continued delivery of primary health services during the COVID-19 pandemic, grants of up to $10 000 are available as one off support payments.
Read more Read more >Small Business Emergency Support Grant
Small Business Emergency Support Grant
To assist affected small businesses in the identified severely impacted industries, grants of $2 500 are available through the Department of State Growth as one off emergency support payments.
Read more Read more >Small Business Hardship Grant
Small Business Hardship Grant
Not open yet: For small businesses in the identified sectors that are experiencing severe financial hardship, grants of $15 000 grants will be made available.
Read more Read more >Support from other organisations
Support from other organisations
This is a list of support offered by other organisations. This list is not exhaustive and we would encourage you as a baseline to contact your debtors and creditors to negotiate terms that are mutually agreeable.
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