Façade Improvement Grant - Extension of Time
Council has extended the dates for Round 2 of the Façade Improvement Program.
Applications are now open and close on Monday, 20 March 2023 to allow more time for business and property owners to apply for funding. Outcomes of Round 2 will be advised by Thursday, 6 April 2023.
Projects will need to be completed between the 7 April 2023 and 31 December 2023, and acquittals lodged by applicants within 4 weeks of the works being completed and no later than 31 January 2024.
As part of the South Burnett Regional Council’s delivery of the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, the Local Built Small Grants – Economic Recovery Investment Stream has been developed to support community groups to create and deliver projects that build resilience and social recovery in the South Burnett region.
South Burnett Regional Council, in partnership with the region’s Chamber of Commerce and Business Development organisations, is providing incentives to support small businesses within the central business districts (CBDs) of Blackbutt, Kingaroy, Murgon, Nanango, and Wondai to improve their business façades. Funding is provided through the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grant Program – Community Connection Local Built.
A total pool of $300,000 was available across two rounds. A minimum grant amount is $500 with a maximum grant of $3,000 with a 50% co-contribution required (dollar for dollar funding).
Improvements to frontages may include lighting, exterior walls, windows and doors, storefronts, awnings/canopies, signage, exterior architectural features, exterior painting, reinstatement of historical features of the building and increased accessibility to shop fronts.
Funding Guidelines are on Council’s website.
Applications must be made via Council’s website https://sbrc.smartygrants.com.au/
