Assistance for organisations affected by the COVID-19 outbreak
| Round: | Ongoing |
This page provides information about financial assistance available to not-for-profit organisations and community groups affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. It is updated daily or as we become aware of changes. For the very latest information in these rapidly changing times, please check with the assistance provider.
Looking for tools and information to help your organisation to adapt? Visit www.communitydirectors.com.au/save-our-sector. Here you’ll find free help sheets, policy templates and more, all created to help your organisation to survive, reinvent and sustain itself through the pandemic and beyond.
Want to know how you can help organisations in need? Visit the GiveNow COVID-19 Response page here.
If you’re aware of other grants or assistance that should be listed on this page, please contact service@ourcommunity.com.au.
https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/covid19-financial-assistance/
New Business Assistance with NEIS
| Eligible to: | Individuals | Businesses |
| Funding: | $Undisclosed |
| Round: | Ongoing |
New Business Assistance with NEIS provides personalised support to help you become a self-employed business owner.
Individuals not in employment, education or training who are interested in running their own business may be eligible for New Business Assistance with NEIS.
There are 8,600 places available nationally each year, delivered by a network of 21 NEIS providers.
New Business Assistance can help by providing:
- Accredited small business training;
- Personalised mentoring and support from a NEIS provider in the first year of the new business to help the individual put their business idea into practice; and
- NEIS Allowance for up to 39 weeks and NEIS Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible).
https://www.employment.gov.au/self-employment-new-business-assistance-neis
Youth Jobs PaTH
| Eligible to: | Businesses |
| Funding: | $1,000 – $10,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) is a flexible program that prepares young people for work and makes it easier for businesses to find great employees. You can trial a young person for 4 to 12 weeks in an internship so you can both be sure they’re the right fit for your business. And because the trials are voluntary, you know they are motivated and eager to work.