Funding and support for social enterprises

ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program

This grant program provides matched funding to help ACT social enterprises to start and grow.

The grants aim to:

• support local innovation
• encourage growth of social enterprises in Canberra
• attract new social entrepreneurs to Canberra

The Mill House Ventures, a social enterprise advisory, delivers the grant program for the ACT Government.

Who this is for

This grant is for established and start-up social enterprises.

What you get

• Between $10,000 and $30,000
• Applicants must provide matched funding.

Check if you can apply

You can apply if you:

• meet the program’s definition of a social enterprise
• meet the eligibility requirements in the grant guidelines [PDF 395 kB]
• have annual turnover of less than $500,000
• have an Australian Business Number (ABN) at the time of application
• are registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) (if appliable)
• are based in or operate mainly in the ACT.

What you can do

You can use the grant for a range of activities including:

• new product development
• business planning
• training programs
• strategic marketing activities
• resources
• website development or upgrades
• fixtures or fittings, including installation costs up to 10% of the grant.

Before you apply

After you apply

• An independent panel of business experts will review your EOI and shortlist successful applicants
• Shortlisted applicants will attend a Question and Answer session with the panel member

If you get the grant you’ll need to sign a Funding Agreement

Past recipients

Visit the Mill House Ventures website to find out about the 2023-24 program recipients

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