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