Frankston City Business Grants

Stage 1 applications are now closed for the 2024 – 2025 Frankston City Business Grants. Stage 2 applications closed at 5pm on Friday, 11 October, 2024.

The grants reflect Frankston City Council's commitment to fostering a dynamic and diverse local economy, with a focus on sustainable growth, innovation, and job creation. The funded projects will enhance the region's attractiveness to both residents and visitors, contributing to the overall prosperity of the area. 

Council is thrilled to announce the successful recipients of the 2024-2025 Frankston City Business Grants, with 17 local businesses awarded a total of $150,000 in funding.

Congratulations to all grant recipients and we look forward to seeing the continued success and expansion of these businesses in our community; 

Recipients of the 2024-2025 Frankston City Business Grants

Business Expansion 

1. Bayside Shoe Warehouse  
   Funding to purchase and install a 3D foot scanner to enhance customer service and operational efficiency. 
2. Peninsula Larder  
   Funding to create product awareness videos for marketing their niche products via social media. 
3. Embodied Being  
   Funding for a social media campaign and the purchase of an electric massage table to grow their well-being services. 
4. Plumbed  
   Funding for external painting, signage, and store fit-outs to support a rebranding effort for this family business. 
5. Tres Mexican  
   Funding for the installation of a cool room to support additional café operations at their prime beachfront location. 
6. Garron Skylights  
   Funding to build a showroom for their skylight products and consultations. 
7. A & M Garages and Sheds  
   Funding to create a display for backyard shacks, showcasing their new product offerings. 
8. Eliza Archery  
   Funding for archery equipment upgrades, including foam, targets, and technology to improve services for clients with physical impairments. 
9. Commonfolk Young & Playne  
   Funding to support their move to larger premises, with funds directed to furniture, fit-outs, and audio-visual equipment. 
10. PASO (Peninsula and South East Oncology) Medical  
    Funding to support the acquisition of Ion Torrent Genexus System to enable in-house genomic testing for cancer treatment 
11. Elsie Operations Trust t/a Indah Health  
    Funding to extend operations to an adjacent property to meet growing demand. 
12. Spicy Web Pty Ltd  
    Funding to support office fit-outs for the expansion of their operations within Frankston. 
13. Vince La Rocca Eyecare  
    Funding to purchase new diagnostic equipment, expanding service offerings and creating employment opportunities. 
14. Code Cat  
    Funding to create a co-working space in their newly renovated premises, fostering a creative and collaborative environment. 

Relocation to Frankston City 

1. Stache House Beverage Co 
   Funding for the relocation of their distillery and bar to Carrum Downs, supporting local production and hospitality growth. 
2. Bang Bang Frankston 
   Funding to support a retail premises into a fully operational restaurant, complimenting the city’s vibrant dining scene. 

Taking the Next Step 

1. Streamline Energy  
   Funding to support the move from a home-based business to commercial premises, covering signage and office fit-outs for this growing electrical business. 

Future grant opportunities

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