- New grants to support small businesses secure expert advice
- Vouchers of up to $10,000 available through the Cook Government's Small Business Growth Grants
- $1 million program will provide matched funding towards business growth investments
The Cook Government is backing Western Australian small businesses to boost their capability and grow their business through a new funding program launched today.
The Small Business Growth Grants deliver on a 2025 election commitment by the Cook Government.
The program will provide matched funding vouchers of up to $10,000 to help eligible businesses access expert advice and specialist services to unlock new opportunities, diversify or scale-up with confidence.
Vouchers will support businesses with business planning, digital marketing and e-commerce, financial health checks, cybersecurity, tender responses, export readiness and market positioning.
The program will encourage applicants to use their voucher to access services from other WA small businesses, delivering further benefits for WA's small business sector and the WA economy.
Small businesses are a significant contributor to the Western Australia economy, contributing more than $50 billion of economic activity to the State each year.
The Small Business Growth Grants will be delivered by the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC), which provides a range of practical small business assistance across WA on behalf of the State Government.
Applications for the Small Business Growth Grants will open on Monday, August 4, at 10am. For more information, visit www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au.
As stated by Small Business Minister Jackie Jarvis:
"We know that small businesses play an incredibly important role across our State - providing essential services, creating jobs and contributing to communities.
"That's why the Cook Government is helping WA businesses access expert services through this program to support businesses take the next step in their operations.
"This investment demonstrates our government's ongoing commitment to supporting local jobs and small businesses, and ensuring WA remains the strongest economy in the nation.
"I encourage WA small businesses to apply for this business investment program and learn more about how SBDC can support their business."
As stated by Small Business Commissioner Saj Abdoolakhan:
"With more than 40 years of experience delivering practical and trusted small business support across Western Australia, the SBDC is proud to deliver this new funding support.
"By matching business investments in capacity building and specialist support, we're helping WA small businesses to think big.
"Whether an enterprise needs to improve their online presence, get help managing their supply chain, develop systems for a safe workplace or secure other specialist help, the Small Business Growth Grant will help them access the specialist business services and advice they need to build capability."
