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Great Western Highway Closure Small Business Support Grant

NSW Government

Funding amount$10,000 - $25,000
DeadlineCloses Fri, 22 Jan 2027
RegionNSW

Overview

Grants of $25,000 and $10,000 for eligible small businesses impacted by the closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass from March 2026.

Eligibility

The grant is available to eligible small businesses located within the NSW postcodes 2785, 2786 and 2790, and select locations in postcode 2787. Eligible small businesses may receive a grant of up to $10,000 or $25,000, depending on their primary business location. A full list of eligible locations is provided in Attachment A of the Great Western Highway Closure Small Business Support Grant Guidelines (PDF 589.72KB) . To be eligible for an initial payment of $5,000, the business must: be physically located in an eligible area be registered for GST and hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN) employ fewer than 20 full-time staff have an aggregated annual turnover of no more than $10 million for the financial year demonstrate an intention to continue operating within the same area. To be eligible for the full grant available, applicants must: demonstrate a decline in revenue of 40% or more due to the closure of the Great Western Highway. Program funding is limited and early applications are encouraged. Applications will close on Friday 22 January 2027 at 4pm (AEDT), or earlier if all available funds are exhausted. Please refer to the Program Guidelines (PDF 589.72KB) for detailed eligibility criteria. Assistance available Eligible small businesses may receive a grant of up to $10,000 or $25,000, depending on their primary business location. Approved applicants will receive an initial payment of $5,000. The remaining funds will be paid after submission and verification of the required documentation demonstrating at least a 40% decline in revenue attributable to the closure of the Great Western Highway.

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