Loan approval, credit and security requirements apply; this is not a stand-alone $150,000 grant.
Indigenous Business Australia — Start-Up Finance Package
Finance and support for eligible First Nations start-ups that need capital assets to get their business running. Commercial viability and IBA credit criteria apply.
- Funding (AUD)
- Finance package up to $150,000This combines a repayable loan with an asset grant component of up to 30% of a new business loan.
- Location
- Australia-wide
- Closes
- Rolling — check official source
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About this opportunity
Finance and business support for eligible First Nations start-ups. The package combines a loan with a grant component for assets such as equipment or fit-out. Applicants should discuss suitability and repayment terms with IBA.
Who can apply
Eligible First Nations owner aged 18 or over; at least 50% Indigenous business ownership, trading under two years, actual annual turnover below $400,000 and a commercially viable model. IBA credit criteria apply.
Funding and conditions
The AUD $150,000 limit applies to the finance package. A grant of up to 30% of a new business loan can fund capital assets, such as equipment or fit-out. The remaining loan is repayable and subject to IBA credit and security requirements.
Dates and application access
Apply at any time
Focus areas: Business; start-up; equipment.
Eligibility & First Nations relevance
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First Nations relevanceAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business ownership eligibility
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