Grants

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Grants 

 Are you looking for ways to boost your community or business? Do you need funding to support your innovative ideas and projects? Then, you should join Grant Guru! 

Grant Guru is a program that helps communities and businesses get the funding they need to make their dreams a reality. Whether you are a small business owner, a non-profit organisation, or a community group, Grant Guru can help you find the right grants and funding opportunities for your needs. 

By registering for Grant Guru, you will gain access to a wealth of resources and tools, including: 

  • A comprehensive database of grants and funding opportunities, updated daily 
  • Personalised grant recommendations based on your needs and goals 
  • Expert advice on grant applications and proposals 
  • Access to webinars and workshops on grant writing and funding strategies 
  • But that's not all! By joining Grant Guru, you will also be part of a vibrant community of like-minded individuals and organisations who are passionate about making a positive impact on their communities. 

We invite you to join us and take advantage of this unique opportunity to build your community or business. It's easy to register for Grant Guru – simply visit our website and sign up today, https://lismore.grantguru.com.au/

Together, we can create a better future for ourselves and our communities. Join Grant Guru and let's make it happen!

If you have a Service NSW Business Profile, you can now log in to access the NSW Grants and Funding Finder – a one-stop shop for business owners to locate all the support you’re eligible for. Forty different grants, savings, rebates and budget relief initiatives from various government websites can be found in one easy-to-search hub.

Lismore City Council staff are also available to discuss projects and provide letters of support for grant applications where applicable. To arrange a time, email: business@lismore.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6625 0500. 

Grant Highlights

Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Program – Disability Australian Apprentice Wage Support

This program aims to encourage employers to provide Australian apprenticeships to people with disability who are able to participate in open employment with suitable support and training. It forms part of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System which seeks to provide broad support to the economy through wage subsidies for eligible employers in priority occupations. 

Visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/disabled-australian-apprentice-wage-support-program to learn more.

Digital Solutions Program

You know that you need to embrace the digital age to stay competitive in business, but it’s hard to find low-cost, plain English advice to get started, right? Our Digital Advisors and Experts are here to help!

Get up to four hours of mentoring support, including the development of a tailored Digital Action Plan for your business, and access to in-person and online workshop, subsidised through the Digital Solutions program.

You will receive one-on-one support in up to five key areas, including: Intro to Digitising Your Business, Using Small Business Software, Online Security and Data Privacy, Websites and Selling Online, Social Media and Digital Marketing

Small businesses can attend workshops and webinars at no cost. A small fee will be charged for one-on-one advisory services. More information available here - Digital Solutions.