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Lord Mayor's Women in Business Grant Now Open


Women-led businesses will have the opportunity to receive up to $5,000 in funding to support business growth through training, essential equipment, and professional services. This grant aims to empower women entrepreneurs, helping them strengthen their businesses and expand their impact.

The grant will open for applications at 9:00am AEST on Monday, 1 September 2025, for five weeks and close at 4:00pm AEST on Tuesday, 7 October 2025. A total fund of $250,000 is available for this Lord Mayor Grant, with up to $5,000 (exclusive of GST) available per successful application. A limit of one application per business will be accepted.

To be eligible for this grant, you/your business must:

  • Have An active Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered in Queensland
  • Be Headquartered/have business outlets based in the Brisbane Local Government Area (LGA) and be able to provide rates notice/utility bill/proof of location)
  • Be an Australian Resident/Citizen
  • Be a woman in business with a minimum of 50% ownership of the business.
  • Be 18 years of age (proof of ID) at time of application
  • Be operating/trading for the full financial year of 2024/25 and demonstrate more than one client
  • Not be insolvent or have owners/directors that are bankrupt
  • Have An annual turnover between $75,000 and $500,000.
  • Provide One application per business for up to $5000 (exclusive of GST and delivery fees). This is non-matched funding.
  • Provide original quotes from local Brisbane/QLD businesses where quotes proposed as part of the Grant. Supplier invoices can include GST
  • Have the Approved Use commencing after the grant is received
  • Expend the funding and have an outcome delivered for acquittal by 30 June 2026.
  • Not be a previous recipient of the Lord Mayor’s Women in Business Grant.
  • Complete grant related surveys provided periodically by BEDA, which may extend beyond the term of the Grant.
  • Participate in the 12 month business support program developed for Lord Mayor’s Women in Business Grant recipients


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