The Victorian Government have launched a $3,000 grant for sole traders.  The $100 million Sole Trader Support Fund provides support to non-employing Victorian sole traders operating out of commercial premises or locations within specific sectors.

Businesses in the eligible sectors must:

• Operate a business within Victoria
• Be a sole trader with no employees
• Operate from a commercial premises or location (and not a residential premises) for at least six months as a:
• Tenant, or
• Licensee, or
• Owner/occupier of a fixed commercial premises, or
• Operator of a registered ‘mobile food premises’ (e.g. a food van) with a permit or commercial agreement to operate at specific location(s)
• Be a participant in the Commonwealth Government’s JobKeeper Payment scheme
• Be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN).

For full details and applications, please visit: 

https://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/business-resilience-package/sole-trader-support-fund