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To be eligible for funding, applicants must:

• Have its principal place of business in the Gascoyne region;
• Have been operating in the Gascoyne region for at least 12 months at the time of application submission;
• Be operating in a trade-exposed industry (or an industry that faces competition from other national or international SMEs or SMEs outside of their region);
• Be registered for GST for at least 12 months prior to application submission date;
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN);
• Be a for-profit organisation or business, or an incorporated not-for-profit Aboriginal corporation operating as a commercial enterprise; and
• Employ less than 200 people.

Previous recipients of funding through the LCF are eligible to apply, subject to conditions outlined in the . 

Eligible applicants must submit their application online via the .

A preview of the application form detailing the information required is available through the 
portal.

Before applying, applicants must read and understand the guidelines supplied below and the found on the portal.

Applications will be assessed by an independent Evaluation Panel which will meet to consider all submitted applications following the closure of the round.

Applications will be assessed against their eligibility as well as the round objectives, and will then be scored against the following evaluation criteria and weightings:

• Relevance/need 30%
• Expected outcomes/level of impact 30%
• Capability and capacity 10%
• Value for money 15%
• Financial viability and risk 15%

1. Double-Check Your Application: Have someone else review it to ensure clarity and completeness.
2. Simplify Technical Details: Write in a way that anyone, not just industry experts, can understand. Imagine promoting the business via its website or social media.
3. Allow Sufficient Time: Start early to gather quotes and relevant documents. (Applications without quotes or relevant documents will receive lower scores.)
4. Be Concise: Provide sufficient detail without overwhelming assessors.
5. Highlight Key Information: Include important details that will make your application stand out.
6. Check Eligibility: Ensure the business and activities are eligible before investing time in the application. Contact the relevant team if you have eligibility questions.