The primary objective of Supporting Women in Business (SWIB) Grants is to address barriers and support women to achieve their purpose of starting or growing a micro or small business. The grants seek to increase women’s skills and confidence and to support them in achieving their business goals. Projects will achieve a range of outcomes tailored to the specific needs and goals of the business owner.

Legally constituted Australian-based entity from one of the following categories: Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO); incorporated not-for-profit organisations, including community organisations; social enterprises. Have appropriate public liability insurance; address the NSW National Redress Scheme sanctions; be based in NSW.

Legal requirements: Social enterprise, Aboriginal Community-Controlled, Nonprofit legal entity (inc. assn, company, coop. or trust)

Funding will not be provided to: Individuals or groups of individuals, including sole traders; unincorporated organisations; for profit commercial organisations and entities; sub-contractors — either for program management or for project delivery on behalf of non-eligible organisations; NSW Government or Australian Government agencies or their entities (including public trusts); applicants requesting 100 percent project funding from Women NSW; projects which already receive NSW or Commonwealth Government funding; applicants with outstanding acquittal requirements with Women NSW.

Details at: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/swib