This grant program provides matched funding to help ACT social enterprises to start and grow.

The grants aim to:

  • support local innovation
  • encourage growth of social enterprises in Canberra
  • attract new social entrepreneurs to Canberra

The Mill House Ventures, a social enterprise advisory, delivers the grant program for the ACT Government.

Who this is for

This grant is for established and start-up social enterprises.

What you get

  • Between $10,000 and $30,000
  • Applicants must provide matched funding.

Check if you can apply

You can apply if you:

  • meet the program’s definition of a social enterprise
  • meet the eligibility requirements in the grant guidelines.
  • have an annual turnover of less than $500,000
  • have an Australian Business Number (ABN) at the time of application
  • are registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) (if appliable)
  • are based in or operate mainly in the ACT.

What you can do

You can use the grant for a range of activities including:

  • new product development
  • business planning
  • training programs
  • strategic marketing activities
  • resources
  • website development or upgrades
  • fixtures or fittings, including installation costs up to 10% of the grant.

Learn more about the ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program