Grant applications are being invited for the TCF Small Business Program. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 25 February 2011. Grants of up to $50,000 are available for each successful project with up to $2.5 million available for projects in 2011/12.
The TCF Small Business Program aims to improve the business enterprise culture of established TCF small businesses.
Successful projects must be directed at transforming decision-making and production processes, and making the business more entrepreneurial. AusIndustry is inviting applications from established small businesses or consortiums, for projects to be undertaken in 2011/12. The applicants must:
- have fewer than 20 employees
- undertake eligible TCF activities (such as manufacturing, or design for manufacture, in Australia).
AusIndustry will be hosting a series of national workshops to help applicants focus on what makes a competitive application. The workshops are recommended for applicants who have reviewed eligibility, have a specific project in mind and have started writing their application.
| Available session(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Locality | Session time | Venue |
| 31/01/2011 | Melbourne | 9.45am for 10am start | AusIndustry Victorian State Office 9th Floor, 161 Collins Street |
| 31/01/2011 | Melbourne | Noon for 12.15pm start | AusIndustry Victorian State Office 9th Floor, 161 Collins Street |
| 31/01/2011 | Melbourne | 2.30pm for 2.45pm start | AusIndustry Victorian State Office 9th Floor, 161 Collins Street |
| 01/02/2011 | Sydney | 9.45am for 10am start | AusIndustry NSW State Office Level 5, 341 George Street |
| 01/02/2011 | Sydney | 12.45pm for 1pm start | AusIndustry NSW State Office Level 5, 341 George Street |
| 01/02/2011 | Sydney | 2.45pm for 3pm start | AusIndustry NSW State Office Level 5, 341 George Street |
| 02/02/2011 | Adelaide | 9.45am for 10am start | AusIndustry South Australian State Office Level 11, Terrace Towers, 178 North Terrace |
| 02/02/2011 | Brisbane | 8.30am for 8.45am start | AusIndustry Queensland State Office Level 12, 100 Creek Street |
| 02/02/2011 | Brisbane | 11am for 11.15am start | AusIndustry Queensland State Office Level 12, 100 Creek Street |
| 02/02/2011 | Gold Coast | 2.45pm for 3pm start | Gold Coast Fashion Incubator, Bermuda Point Corner of Lake Orr Drive and Bermuda Street, Varsity Lakes |
| 03/02/2011 | Perth | 9.45am for 10am start | AusIndustry WA State Office Level 25, St Martins Tower, 44 St Georges Terrace |
| 03/02/2011 | Perth | 12.45pm for 1pm start | AusIndustry WA State Office Level 25, St Martins Tower, 44 St Georges Terrace |
| 04/02/2011 | Darwin | 11.30am for noon start | To be confirmed Details will be posted as soon as possible |
| 07/02/2011 | Hobart | 9.45am for 10am start | To be confirmed Details will be posted as soon as possible |
| 08/12/2010 | Canberra | 9.45am for 10am start | To be confirmed Details will be posted as soon as possible |