Nightclub Assistance Program

One-off financial aid payment for nightclub licensees.

As part of the $67 million Level 1 COVID-19 Business Assistance Package, the $1.8 million Nightclub Assistance Program provides a one-off financial aid payment for nightclub licensees that have been impacted by capacity constraints introduced to manage the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program the nightclub business must: 

  • have a valid and active Australian Business Number for the period covered by their application (ABN)
  • be located in Western Australia (WA)
  • have a valid and active nightclub licence issued by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
  • have an annual turnover of more than $50,000 per annum (excluding GST)
  • have incurred a 30 per cent reduction in turnover compared to the previous year* over a 6-week period between 1 January 2022 to 30 April 2022 due to the impact of COVID-19 health and social measures requirements for density limits and social distancing
    • *Note: the equivalent six-week period in the previous calendar year is the preferred comparative period. However, businesses may use the pre-COVID tax year (2018-19) instead. Also business that have been trading for less than one year can still apply but will need to demonstrate a decline in revenue to another comparable period.
  • have a bank account in the name of the business with an Australian financial institution or bank registered with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
  • have not applied for Performing Arts, Theatres and Cinemas Assistance Program or the Event Suppliers Support program.

Funding rounds

Round Open Draft review Close Projects beginning after Category
Nightclub Assistance Program 12:00am 25 March 2022 Not applicable 5:00pm 30 June 2022
  • Nightclubs with patron capacity licence less than 250
  • Nightclubs with patron capacity licence between 250 and 500
  • Nightclubs with patron capacity licence greater than 500

Funding overview

Funding closed

Who can apply

Amount available

  • Nightclubs with patron capacity licence greater than 500: $50,000
  • Nightclubs with patron capacity licence between 250 and 500: $25,000
  • Nightclubs with patron capacity licence less than 250: $12,500

Guidelines

You must read the guidelines before submitting an application as they provide essential information.

Nightclub Assistance Program guidelines
Page reviewed 24 March 2022
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