The South Australian Government has introduced a Regional COVID-19 Support Grant – Lower South-East to support businesses impacted by restrictions introduced in South Australia’s Lower South-East.

Grants of $3,000 for employing businesses and $1,000 for non-employing businesses are available to eligible businesses impacted by the COVID-19 health trading restrictions introduced from 4 October 2021.

All businesses in eligible tourism and hospitality sectors that have received a grant under the COVID-19 Tourism and Hospitality Support Grant, and are based in eligible postcodes, will automatically receive a top-up payment of $3,000 for employing businesses and $1,000 for non-employing businesses. No additional application is necessary.

Other businesses based in eligible postcodes that have experienced a decline in turnover of 30% or more over the defined eligibility period will be able to apply for the Regional COVID-19 Support Grant – Lower South-East through an application portal.

It is expected that the application portal will be available for applications shortly.

To be eligible for the grant a business at the start of the restriction period of Monday 4 October 2021 must:
  • Have a valid and active Australian business number (ABN) and be carrying on the operation of a business in South Australia.
  • Be operating a business in an eligible postcode.
  • Be registered for the GST.
  • Have a total Australian grouped payroll of less than $10 million in the 2019-20 or 2020‑21 financial year.
  • Not be engaged in illegal activities.

    And

    • Have received a grant under the COVID-19 Tourism and Hospitality Support Grant (these payments will be made automatically and do not require an application);

    or

    • Be a business that has experienced at least a 30 per cent reduction in turnover due to the restricted trading conditions over the week from 4 October 2021 (the commencement date of the trading restriction) to 10 October 2021 compared to average weekly turnover in the June quarter 2021 (prior to restrictions).


Eligibility Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions are available to assist in completing your application.

Applications for the Regional COVID-19 Support Grant – Lower South-East are now closed.