City of Whittlesea grants of up to $10,000, matched dollar for dollar, to help local small businesses buy services from approved local suppliers.
Who can apply
Small businesses in the City of Whittlesea that are members of the free Whittlesea Business Network, hold an active ABN, are the named owner or tenant on the lease, have suitable insurance and can show they are financially viable. Stream 2 is for businesses with 5 or fewer full-time equivalent staff. Funding is paid after you've matched the spend.
We can write this application for you
Send us your business name and we'll check it against every criterion for Business to Business (B2B) Grant Program 2026-27. If it's a fit, we write the application, build the budget and check the attachments. You read it, sign it and submit it yourself. Nothing to pay unless you win.
Eligibility quick-check
- Usually fineBusiness structure: the listed criteria don't require a company. You'll usually need an active ABN, and often GST registration.
- Check thisSize: 5 or fewer staff
- Common blockerCo-contribution: you put in your own cash too (often $1 for every $1, or half the project cost). Check you can fund it before you apply.
- Common blockerLocation: your business must be in the City of Whittlesea area.
A quick guide from our reading of the official criteria, not a decision. The funder's guidelines are what count.
How to apply for Business to Business (B2B) Grant Program 2026-27
- Check every eligibility criterion in the official guidelines, not just the summary. One missed criterion usually means rejection.
- Confirm your ABN details (legal name, entity type, GST status) match the ABN Register exactly. Mismatches are a common reason applications fail.
- Gather evidence: quotes for the project, recent financials, and proof of any co-contribution or lease, depending on what the guidelines ask for.
- Write the answers to each assessment criterion with specific numbers (costs, jobs, sales, timelines), and build the budget in the funder's format.
- Lodge it through the official portal before 31 Dec 2026. Keep a copy of the submitted application and the receipt.
- If you're successful, read the funding agreement before signing, keep every receipt, and diarise the report and acquittal dates.
Business to Business (B2B) Grant Program 2026-27: common questions
Who can apply for Business to Business (B2B) Grant Program 2026-27?
Small businesses in the City of Whittlesea that are members of the free Whittlesea Business Network, hold an active ABN, are the named owner or tenant on the lease, have suitable insurance and can show they are financially viable. Stream 2 is for businesses with 5 or fewer full-time equivalent staff. Funding is paid after you've matched the spend.
How much is Business to Business (B2B) Grant Program 2026-27 worth?
Up to $10,000 (matched dollar for dollar)
When does Business to Business (B2B) Grant Program 2026-27 close?
Closes 31 Dec 2026. Late applications are rarely accepted.
Can sole traders apply for Business to Business (B2B) Grant Program 2026-27?
The listed criteria don't require a company, so sole traders may be eligible if they meet everything else (for example ABN, location, trading history and industry). Check the guidelines.
Do I need to put in my own money?
Yes. This program needs a co-contribution from your business, so you'll need cash available for your share of the project, and often to pay costs before you claim.
Can someone apply for Business to Business (B2B) Grant Program 2026-27 on my behalf?
Someone else can prepare it, but your business is the applicant: you sign the declarations, and most funders expect you to submit it yourself. We prepare the whole application so it's ready for you to review, sign and submit, usually in about 10 minutes. If a funder's rules expressly allow an agent to lodge, we can do it with your written OK after you've approved the final version.
How much does it cost to get help applying?
Freelance grant writers in Australia typically charge by the hour or a fixed fee per application, whether you win or not. With Vic Grants Weekly, there's nothing to pay unless you win. If you do, the fee is 12% of the grant money you receive, capped at A$3,000 + GST, and due only once the money is in your account. Where a grant's rules don't allow percentage fees, it's a flat win-only fee from A$99.
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