PAE Local Shopper Grants - Buy Local
The program is a ‘Buy Local’ initiative providing relief to local PAE businesses that continue to be negatively affected by COVID-19 mandated restrictions to promote themselves into new online channels, put on activations, build a better connection with their customers, and host innovative ideas that will interest their local area.
Applications can be submitted at any time and will be assessed on an ongoing basis. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within two weeks from submission.
Before submitting your application, we strongly encourage you to contact our Business Advisors on 8405 6600 or email at [email protected] or [email protected]
The grant program has two funding streams:
1. Digital Shopper (up to $2,000 + GST)
Supports local businesses by increasing their online presence and capabilities, leveraging eCommerce as a sustainable and profitable sales channel. It allows businesses to explore new marketing channels and promote their services/products quickly to both existing and new customers (especially those living in PAE) via Shop Local SA. This online platform, tailored to SA businesses, exists to support local businesses to establish or expand their e-commerce, be more visible online, and connect with more customers in SA and beyond.
Examples of eligible initiatives would include:
2.In-Person Shopper (up to $1,000 + GST)
Supports local businesses to innovate and put into practice new ideas to bring local customers in. This can be achieved through the set-up, promotion and delivery of targeted activations, events, functions, workshops, and other physical events to bring local shoppers into their business.
Examples of eligible initiatives would include:
For eligibility, please refer to the website:
https://www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/community/grants/local-shopper-grants/local-shopper-grants
or reach out to the Shop Local SA team at [email protected].
