Clever and creative small businesses in the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) sector can apply for Federal Government grants of up to $50,000 for business improvement projects.
The grants, totalling $2.5 million, are to help small businesses in the TCF sector improve their productivity and give them an edge to compete with overseas manufacturers.
The grants are part of a $406 million total Federal Government package to transform the TCF sector.
Applications for Round 7 close on 24 February 2012.
AusIndustry will run workshops nationally to assist businesses applying for the program in early February 2012. Businesses can register for these workshops on AusIndustry's website.
Potential applicants should visit www.ausindustry.gov.au for more information or call the AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46 or email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au.