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Coalition Supports Small Retail In Morwell - Streetlife Grants Round Two Open

Member for Morwell and parliamentary Secretary for Small Business Russell Northe has announced that applications for funding under Round Two of the Victorian Coalition Government’s Streetlife program are now open.

By Russell Northe - 22nd May 2013 - Back to News

Councils and trader or business associations in the Morwell electorate are eligible to apply for funding under the program, which supports projects that aim to revitalise shopfront trading activity in local business districts.

"Streetlife is a $6 million initiative that has funding over four years to 2016 to help small traders in community shopping precincts improve their business and retail management skills," Mr Northe said.

"Working in partnership with their local council or representative business or trader group, retailers will participate in projects designed to attract more customers to their area and generate increased sales and revenue.

"Applications are now being sought for round two funding, and councils and trader groups are encouraged to submit their proposals for individual program grants," he said.

Mr Northe added that up to 35 grants will be offered to councils on an 80:20 co-funding basis and up to ten grants will also be offered to trader and business associations to support smaller, more localised projects, and also to establish new trader groups.

"We have listened to the needs of small retailers in the Morwell electorate and created a new Streetlife category for prospective traders associations to apply for funding to assist with legal and strategic advice," Mr Northe said.

"By broadening the reach of Streetlife funding and supporting smaller projects, we are ensuring that an even greater number of retail businesses have the opportunity to gain valuable skills under the program."

Streetlife was launched by the Victorian Coalition Government in September 2012, with 24 Victorian councils and 8 trader or business associations offered First Round funding in March this year.

Projects under Streetlife will enable small retailers to develop better marketing strategies, grow their online presence and capability, and build more sustainable business practices.

Applications for Round Two funding close at 5 pm on 23 July 2013.

Further information on Streetlife, including the eligibility criteria and application process for Round Two, as well as the Streetlife Information Sessions can be found at: business.vic.gov.au/streetlife

Media Contact: Russell Northe 5133 9088

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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