Twelve local businesses have shared in $52,577 from Alexandrina Council to assist in recovering from the negative impacts caused by COVID-19.

The second round of the 2020-2021 Economic Development and Events Recovery Grant Fund is supporting small businesses with clever ideas, and giving them the opportunity to develop those ideas further. 

The grants have been awarded to applicants across a wide range of sectors including; accommodation and food services, agriculture, arts and recreation services, health care and social assistance, retail, and wholesale trade. 

Eligible entities were able to apply for up to $5,000 for new activities that will generate economic growth and stimulate profitability. 

Businesses were supported to adapt to online trading, improve shopfront appeal or activate main streets in our townships. 

Successful businesses in this second round of funding include: 

• Kanoetree Park Wines – Langhorne Creek
• Peninsula Providore Farm - Tooperang
• Spirit Australia Cruises - Goolwa
• The Joinery at Factory 9 – Port Elliot
• Strath Sewing and Quilting - Strathalbyn
• Woodburn Homestead - Langhorne Creek
• Wildfire Organic Tea – Port Elliot
• Motherduck Cafe - Goolwa
• Alice's Bed and Breakfast - Langhorne Creek
• The Pickle Pot - Strathalbyn 
• Rivers End Retreat - Goolwa
• The Potting Shed on Sunter – Strathalbyn.

Alexandrina Council Mayor Keith Parkes is pleased to provide funding that will help stimulate the local economic landscape. 

“Our Council is committed to supporting growth in our region and we look forward to watching these local businesses flourish.” 

Council supported this second round of funding at the April Council Meeting, following allocation of $47,164 first round funding from the 2020-2021 Economic Development and Events Recovery Grant Fund. 

For information and upcoming grant opportunities visit the Alexandrina Council website.