The Federal Government has announced changes to the Business Events Grants program, with the scheme be expanded and extended by three months to cover events scheduled through to 31 March 2022.
Other changes to the program see the minimum grant amount reduced to $5,000 (from $10,000), an increase in the number of delegates covered by the grant, an expansion of the priority sectors and an increase to the sponsorship cap.
Applications for the grant will be extended to 30 June 2021 and expressions of interest for event owners to have their event included on the Schedule of Approved Business Events will also reopen in early April.
The $50 million Business Events Grants program was first launched to empower the business events sector and help Australian companies participate in major business to business events in the 2021 calendar.
The ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo is an approved event under the Australian Government’s Business Events Grants program.
The extension to the grant program has been welcomed by ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association and host of the ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo.
“The updates to the Business Events grant provide a fantastic opportunity for a wider range of exhibitors and sponsors to apply for the opportunity of funding and support,” said Lauren Micallef, Oceania manager, ISSA.
The program provides potential businesses with financial assistance to attend and exhibit at approved expos, conferences or conventions throughout the year – including the ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo.
Eligible exhibitors, sponsors and delegates can apply and may be directly reimbursed for up to 50 per cent of the costs to attend or exhibit at this pre-approved event.
Grants may cover event costs including travel, accommodation, marketing and promotional materials, exhibition registration, stand development, equipment hire, and networking functions.
The ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo – Australia’s only dedicated cleaning and hygiene show – runs from 12-13 October 2021 at the International Convention Centre Sydney.
For full details including eligibility and applications, visit the Business Events Grants page.
Questions about grant applications, eligibility or the program guidelines should be directed to the Business Grants Hub by calling 13 28 46 or email business.events@industry.gov.au.
For information about the ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo visit the website or contact Samantha Ewart by calling (612) 8586 6106 or email sewart@3.106.117.80.
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