Navigating Grants for Small Businesses
Learn how to find grants relevant for your business and how to be successful with your application.
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Online
About this event
- 1 hour 30 minutes
Grants can be a great opportunity for small businesses, allowing you to fund an expansion project or access services that can help grow your business, without paying for all of the cost yourself. However, finding and applying for grants can be complex and overwhelming.
Join grant experts Jessica O'Donnell and Emily Thomas from IntraWork Group to learn what grants are out there at the moment, how to find relevant grants for your business, what grant funders are looking for, and how to craft a successful application.
Recently launched grants such as the Industry Growth Program are particularly relevant for small businesses, so if you're looking for a grant to help you fund an expansion project, sign up to this webinar to learn more!
About the Speakers
Jessica O'Donnell is a distinguished management consultant and strategist, renowned for her expertise in government engagement, community development, and policy innovation. As a co-founder and director of IntraWork, Jessica has carved a niche in transforming organisational strategies, steering entities towards achieving impactful and sustainable results. Her deep understanding of governmental systems, coupled with an innate ability to foster stakeholder collaboration, has been instrumental in guiding projects to align with government priorities while adhering to stringent reporting requirements.
Emily Thomas is a seasoned HR leader with over seven years of experience, now Co-Founder and Director of consulting firm, IntraWork Group Pty Ltd. Renowned for her innovative HR initiatives, such as the introduction of 'Cake Day' and comprehensive performance evaluation programs, she has notably boosted employee retention by 261%. With a knack for enhancing workplace culture and aligning strategic HR practices with business objectives, Emily has transformed organisations into vibrant hubs of opportunity and achievement.
About Startup Gippsland
Startup Gippsland is a program owned by the 6 Gippsland Councils - Bass Coast Shire Council, Baw Baw Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Latrobe City Council, South Gippsland Shire Council and Wellington Shire Council - funded by LaunchVic, and delivered by GippsTech. This event is funded by Baw Baw Shire Council.