House of Assembly - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
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Grant Programs

In reply to Ms PRATT (Frome) (25 June 2024). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. A. MICHAELS (Enfield—Minister for Small and Family Business, Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs, Minister for Arts): I have been advised that for the Department of State Development:

The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years:

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2024-25 Estimate $000 2025-26 Estimate $000 2026-27 Estimate $000
Small and Family Business
Centre for Business Growth Support the creation of a new position, the Playford Professor of Business Growth, and provide continued support for outreach activities included in the centre's Growing South Australian Companies program. 275
Small Business Strategy The small business strategy seeks to increase the skills, capability and capacity of small business owners, and support them to create jobs and build the economy. 1,428 1,267 1,304
Women in Business The funding provides a suite of programs to South Australian female-owned businesses and boost our economy, creating jobs and supporting local entrepreneurs.Through the provision of upskilling, capability development and support, the Program will build resilience and strengthen innovative female-owned businesses in South Australia. 919 918 930


The following table provides details, including the value and beneficiary, for any commitments relating to contracts executed on or before 30 June 2024, for contracts with a total value of $200,000 (inclusive GST) and above.

Grant program/fund name Beneficiary/Recipient Purpose Value (GST Exclusive)$*
Small and Family Business
Centre for Business Growth University of South Australia Refer purpose of grant program above. 275,000
Small Business Strategy South Australian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (trading as Business SA) Refer purpose of grant program above. 37,963
Small Business Strategy City of Salisbury (trading as Polaris Centre) Refer purpose of grant program above. 37,963
Small Business Strategy Social Traders Ltd Refer purpose of grant program above. 82,253
Women in Business Adelaide Business Hub Refer purpose of grant program above. 25,000

*Value of remaining instalments related to the contracts with a total value above $200,000 (remaining financial commitments).