Celebrating Microenterprise
ARE YOU READY TO APPLY?
Here we have provided you with our Frequently Asked Questions and a Microenterprise Grant Application Kit (located at the end).
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WHAT IS A MICROENTERPRISE?
A microenterprise is defined as a small-scale business created around a need, hobby or an interest, where start-up costs may only be $500-$2k. A microenterprise is not an alternative to employment, but a choice as much as traditional employment or an apprenticeship is.
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Microenterprises can be valuable as they offer episodical employment and income. A microenterprise does not need to be a life-long business and can work well as a transient option for people needing to develop skills, give it a go, or to pick it up and down as needed.
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Check out Our Grantees page for some inspiration.
WHAT IS A MICROENTERPRISE GRANT?
A microenterprise grant is simply 121 Inc.’s way of helping you achieve your initial business goals.
\We recognise that you may have a wonderful idea and a well thought out business plan but no capital to start!
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We will consider grants up to the value of $2000.00 in start up costs.
WHAT ITEMS ARE LIKELY TO BE FUNDED?
Please see our resource Microenterprise Grantable Items List provided below.
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121 Inc. will not fund the costs of support staff and adhere to a strict policy that no alcohol, drugs or gambling activities occur under their Grant processes.
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IS THERE ANY CRITERIA TO APPLY?
You can apply for a Microenterprise Grant if:
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You are a person living with a disability or chronic illness, including mental illness
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You have been through a process of Discovery* or business planning and a business plan has resulted
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You do not have access to funding/grants that already covers your business goals
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All other financial avenues to achieve your business goals have been exhausted
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* Discovery is an approach to customised employment and can come in many forms:
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1. You have completed the Discovery process via your NDIA funding plan, or similarly with family, friends or professionals like the Small Business Development Commission
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2. You have completed a Discovery-like or business plan development through our professional consultant which you can apply to prior to a Microenterprise Grant
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
Our process is very simple:
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Step 1
Download our application kit and complete each document. Return to us at: inc@one2onewa.com.au
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Step 2
You will receive an email receipt which will advise you of our approval period and next Grant Administration Day (first Monday of each month).
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Step 3
Our Executive Officer will submit your application to the Board of Directors for their consideration.
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Approvals will be based on no less than 50% agreement by all Board members. The Board reserves the right to discuss and approve variations of the application.
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Step 4
You will be advised of the outcome by email and your grant funds will be administered on the same day.
If we are unable to approve your grant we will assist you by connecting you with a professional consultant to develop your ideas further for reconsideration by our Board.
WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING?
Question 1
If approved, you will be provided grant money and expectations around acquittals. Do you have the right supports to help you with this?
Question 2
Have you undertaken research or enquiry to your local Shire or Council to ensure your business meets their expectations?
Question 3
If you are on a Disability Support Pension have you undertaken research or enquiry to Centrelink in relation to what is expected when reporting?
Question 4
Have you considered the types of insurances you may need to effectively operate your business?
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY
Our Application form should be submitted along with our Grant Terms and Conditions and Media Consent form, so we can post all about your success!
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A business plan must be provided with your application.
We have developed our own template to help guide this process. Don't worry, it's quite simple! However you are able to submit your own version.
You'll find the documents we've referenced below.