Australian grant · Listed on business.gov.au
ACT Microcredit Loan Program
A$3,000 to A$10,000 Closes Ongoing
Official listing and how to apply
Source: business.gov.au · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | Listed on business.gov.au |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | A$3,000 to A$10,000 |
| Closes | Ongoing |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Individuals |
| State or territory | National |
| Application detail | Applications may be made at anytime. |
| Status | Open |
| Source | business.gov.au |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on business.gov.au:
The ACT Microcredit Loan Program provides low income earners with interest free or low interest loans to help them start or expand an existing business.
The ACT Microcredit Loan Program provides a limited number of no interest and low interest loans for suitable low-income earners who wish to start or expand an existing business.
Loan recipients can also access a range of services including:
- one-on-one mentoring
- peer support
- access to networking events.
What you get
Interest free loans of up to $3,000 or low-interest loans of between $3,001 and $10,000.
Who it is for
ACT residents on a low income.
Eligibility
No Interest loans
To be eligible for a no interest loan, you must:
- have had a Health Care Card (for a period of at least 6 months), Pension Card or equivalent
- have a combined family income no higher than $65,000 (including de facto relationship)
- have been an ACT resident for minimum of 6 months (proof of residency required)
- be setting up a business based in the ACT.
Low Interest loans
To be eligible for a low interest loan, you must:
- have had a Health Care Card (for a period of at least 6 months), Pension Card or equivalent
- have a combined family income no higher than $75,000 (including de facto relationship)
- have been an ACT resident for a minimum of 6 months (proof of residency required)
- have an existing or semi established business based in the ACT.
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