Grants to unlock business growth

Could a grant from the City of Cockburn help you supercharge your professional growth and unlock new possibilities for your solo business, microbusiness or small business?

The City of Cockburn has $100,000 worth of funding available to businesses operating in the Cockburn area. Grants are available in three categories:

More than 300 businesses have received our business grants to improve their growth — including the team at the Seabreeze Kitesurf School, who received a grant to provide a custom seated kiteboard to allow people with disability to participate in kitesurfing.

The City plays an active role in encouraging economic development in our local area, working with business and industry to create enterprise and employment and to ensure the long-term economic sustainability of our communities.

The Business Grants Program opens Sunday 1 June and closes Sunday 6 July.

Learn all about the grants, the process and eligibility requirements on the City's website: https://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/businessgrants and in the video below.

Take the guesswork out of writing a tender

Boost your chances of winning City of Cockburn tenders by attending our free workshop, How to Win City of Cockburn Tenders.

The workshop is designed to give local businesses valuable insights into the City’s tendering process. It will equip you with the essential skills to analyse tender documents and craft stand-out proposals. You’ll be learning directly from experts, including a professional tender writer who will share techniques for creating compelling business descriptions, and the City’s Procurement Manager, who will explain Cockburn’s approach to ‘value for money’ which is focused on community prosperity rather than simply the lowest cost.

You’ll discover upcoming opportunities and learn practical strategies to position your business competitively, and by the end of the workshop you’ll have all the insight you need to submit proposals that stand out for all the right reasons.

Join us from 2-5pm on Thursday 5 June in the dining room at the City of Cockburn Administration Building, 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood.

Business planning and finance made simple

Join us for this month’s Micro Business Networking Group session, where guest speaker Michael Faulkner, Business and Economic Development Principal at the City of Cockburn, will break down the essentials of business planning and financial management.

With extensive experience in economic development and strategic planning, Michael will share practical tips to help you optimise your projections, plan with confidence, and set your business on a path to sustainable success.

How to connect purpose, profit and passion in business!

Find Your Why is a transformative full-day workshop aimed at developing the skills of small business owners who want to find purpose and clarity in why they do what they do — and become more profitable.

Led by renowned WA branding expert Mike Edmonds of InBetter Company, author of Truth, Growth, Repeat and founder of Meerkats advertising agency, this workshop shows how running a company based on authenticity and honesty is the best way to ensure long-term profitability.

Participants will explore authentic business motivations, communicating your truth effectively, aligning strategy with purpose, building genuine organisational culture, and creating unifying manifestos for sustainable growth.

This workshop is ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, startup founders, non-profit leaders, and individuals seeking fulfilling career paths. It runs 9am-3pm, Tuesday 15 July June at Cockburn Integrated Health’s Level 1 Conference Room, 11 Wentworth Parade, Success.

Find Your Why is subsidised by the City of Cockburn as part of our commitment to local economic development. Registration costs just $25.

Struggling to make sense of your business finances?

Join our free upcoming workshop on Friday 27 June from 9am-12 pm and supercharge your financial literacy.

This workshop is designed for small business owners who want to improve their financial knowledge and confidently manage their numbers. You’ll explore key business planning concepts, including activity-based budgeting, and learn how to set clear goals for growth.

Our expert presenter is a chartered accountant who can help you break down profit and loss reports, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasting, you'll leave ready to make informed decisions, minimise risk, and plan ahead. Bring your laptop and get hands-on with your business finances.