How to Get a Government Ventilation Grant (Ends Soon)
The generous Small Business Ventilation Program – Ventilation Grant is ending very soon.
The Victorian Government Ventilation Grant enables eligible public-facing businesses to invest in large projects to improve ventilation, such as building works, engaging professional services or purchasing equipment, such as Air Purifiers. Grant funding will be matched dollar for dollar with the business, between $1000 and $5000.
Studies have shown that improving ventilation helps reduce the spread of COVID-19 and provides customers with the confidence that businesses are doing everything they can to keep them safe.
You can apply for the Ventilation Grant in two ways:
- If you already have evidence of eligible expenditure purchased from 1 January 2022, such as receipts and paid invoices with proof of payment, submit evidence of eligible expenditure when applying.
- Alternatively, you can apply by proposing a ventilation project, with grant funds to be paid at a later date once eligible items have been purchased and evidence of expenditure has been submitted (by 15 November 2022).
Examples of eligible program expenditure may include:
- works to the building to maximise ventilation, for example fixing windows to ensure they open or adding additional windows or doors to create greater air flow
- purchase and installation of spare parts to ensure the existing ventilation system operates effectively
- repairs, servicing or cleaning of an existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system or air conditioning unit
- purchasing an air purifier using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter for the premises
- inspection by a qualified professional service provider for the purpose of a ventilation audit, HVAC health check or assistance with items identified in the self-assessment ventilation guidance.
A business that operates in more than one premises under its ABN may apply for a grant for each location. A separate application is required for each location.
Small Business Ventilation Program – Ventilation Grant will close for applications at 11:00pm on Thursday 8 September 2022.
Find out more about the Grant here
Find out more about the need for Air Purifiers here
