Protect Your Business With Security Grants

From the main streets of Ingham to the pocket-sized shops of Halifax, roadside stalls and food trucks dotted throughout the region, small businesses are at the heart of the Hinchinbrook community.

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But with an increase in reported shoplifting and stock theft across Hinchinbrook and surrounding areas, business owners are being encouraged to take steps to protect their premises, equipment and livelihoods.

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The Queensland government is offering eligible small businesses grants of up to $20,000 to help strengthen their security, with applications now open through the Small Business Security Grants program.

Funding can be used towards a range of improvements, including alarm systems, security cameras, access controls, security lighting and physical security upgrades. Support is also available for mobile businesses seeking security improvements for vehicles and trailers.

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The grant covers 50 per cent of eligible project costs up to $20,000, excluding GST.

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To qualify, businesses must have 19 or fewer employees and an annual turnover of $10 million or less in the 2025–26 financial year. Applicants must also hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN), be registered for GST, have their headquarters in Queensland and have been trading for at least 12 months.

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Applications close at 5pm on April 23rd 2027, unless available funding is exhausted earlier.

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Review the full eligibility criteria, funding thresholds and application requirements before applying, at business.qld.gov.au

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