Agrifood and beverage vouchers worth up to $20,000 are now available as part of an ongoing program by the West Australian government for small to medium-sized food and beverage businesses across the state.
Business owners who want to expand operations can use the vouchers to access marketing, financial and broader business advice, and operators looking to become more sustainable through carbon audits and emission reduction strategies have been encouraged to apply and seek guidance in the emerging area.
The program has run for five years, with an evaluation survey finding that on average each voucher resulted in the employment of one additional full time equivalent staff in regional areas, and an additional $485,000 of business revenue.
Small Business; Agriculture and Food minister Jackie Jarvis said breweries, bakeries, cafés as well as meat and speciality food manufacturers and processors had all benefited from previous rounds of the funding.
“This program has been so successful that funding has been increased to $800,000 for Round 5 of the Agrifood and Beverage Voucher program.
“I encourage all eligible businesses to see how the program can help take them to the next level and optimise their potential,” said Jarvis.
To date, the program has provided more than 280 vouchers worth $1.4 million.
The Agrifood and Beverage Voucher program can be applied for here, with applications closing 4 December.
