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Laneways Business Development Program

Temperance Lane Sydney October 2010.

Temperance Lane Sydney October 2010.

The City of Sydney is seeking to create a renewed interest and vibrancy in the city’s laneways. Interesting lanes require unique and attention grabbing activities. The Laneways Business Development Program aims to assist small businesses locate and thrive in the ‘fine grain’ laneway precincts of Sydney’s city centre and enhance the diversity, vitality and economic vibrancy of these areas.

The Laneways Business Development Program is a merit based, grant program providing matched cash funding of up to $30,000 to businesses.

Grants can be used for:

  • Costs associated with capital improvements, equipment, improving the façade and fit out of business premises
  • Costs associated with the purchase of specialist software directly related to the establishment of the business
  • Contributing to 50% of costs associated with identified training and development programs, to a maximum of 10% of the grant
  • Not more than 10% of the cash grant can be used for approved marketing and promotion activities.

Applications for the Laneways Business Development Program are accepted throughout the year. Application forms will be provided following your pre-application meeting with the City’s Laneways and Small Bars Business Development Coordinator.

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For information regarding the Program please contact:

Richard Roberts
Business Development Coordinator
Laneways and Small Bars
Tel: 02 9265 9928
Email: riroberts@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

 

Last Updated: Monday 18 October, 2010

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