Circuit Breaker Business Support Package

The Victorian Government has launched the $250 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package to assist small to medium businesses and sole traders, under the circuit breaker restrictions announced on 27 May 2021.

The package will support businesses unable to operate due to these necessary public health measures, including targeted support for the events industry.

The program will open for applications on Wednesday 2 June 2021 and will remain open for three weeks.

Business Costs Assistance Program
The program provides $2,500 grants for eligible employing and non-employing businesses most impacted.  This includes businesses operating in an industry that cannot operate under the circuit breaker restrictions and which cannot work remotely.
Applications open Wednesday 2nd June

Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021
This round of funding provides businesses holding an eligible liquor licence and food certificate with a $3,500 grant per premises.
Applications open Wednesday 2nd June
  
Victorian Events Support Package
This package has dedicated $20 million to supporting event operators who have incurred losses due to the circuit-breaker.  
Details on this package are yet to be released.
 
Eligibility criteria, please contact Business Victoria on 132215. To submit an application please head to the Business Victoria website on Wednesday: www.business.vic.gov.au