Business Expenses Utility Round Three

Who is Eligible for the Business Expenses Utility, Round Three?

To be eligible for funding under the Business Costs Assistance Program, round three, businesses must have received a grant under the Business Costs Assistance Program, round two, or the Business Costs Assistance Program, round two, July extension.

The Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two July Extension is open for applications up to 23:59 on Friday 13 August 2021.

Information for ineligible grant applicants

Companies that didn’t have received a grant under the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two or the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two July Extension are not eligible to receive funding under the Business Cost Assistance Program, round three.

Businesses may be eligible for other assistance through other Victorian government programs, including:

• If you are a sole proprietor or micro-enterprise looking for information or advice on COVID-19 support, please call our dedicated concierge service for assistance.
• The Partners in Wellbeing Helpline (1300 375 330) is a confidential, one-to-one service that supports small business owners and employees through trained wellness coaches, financial and business advisors.
• The Small Business COVID Hardship Fund and the re-established Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme will also be available soon. Subscribe to the Business Victoria Update newsletter for updates on these and other business support programs.

Individuals who have lost hours or income may also be eligible for financial aid through the Commonwealth Government’s COVID19 Disaster Payment.

Subsidy amount

The additional payment to an eligible company is $2800.

You do not need to request this payment, it will be automatically paid to eligible companies.

Process your payment

We automatically process the Business Costs Assistance Program payment, round three, for all eligible businesses. It will be deposited into the same bank account listed in your original Business Expense Assistance Program, Round Two or Business Expense Support Program, Round Two, July Renewal application.

Do I have to apply?

you Do not you must apply for the Business Costs Assistance Program, round three. It is an automatic payment to all successful recipients of the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two and Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two July Extension.

If you have any questions about your eligibility for the Business Costs Assistance Program, round three, please read all of the information on this page and the FAQs.

If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please call the Business Victoria Hotline on 13 22 15 or use the contact form. The hotline is open seven days a week.