Local business chambers, industry associations and not-for-profit organisations are now invited to apply for the 2025/26 round of the Business Partnership Program.
The Program encourages partnerships with Council in the delivery of events, projects and programs that benefit the business community.
There are four streams of funding for the 2025/26 financial year:
- $15,000 for Business Networking
- $20,000 for Business Development and Training
- $10,000 for Workforce Attraction and Employment
- $25,000 for Business Excellence/Awards
To be eligible, applicants must be from, or in partnership with, a not-for-profit organisation and all events must be delivered across the Shoalhaven Local Government Area. Additional eligibility criteria are listed in the program guidelines.
Applications for the first round of funding closes 28 September 2025 and successful applicants will be announced by the end of November. Additional rounds of the 2025/26 funding allocation will be announced, pending the applications received and any remaining funding after the first round.
For more information, the application form, and the program guidelines, visit the Business Partnerships Program.
