Queensland small and family business owners affected by crime are being urged to apply for new funding to boost security and deter criminal activity in the business sector.
Round 2 of the State Government’s $40 million Secure Communities Partnership Program is now open to eligible small and family businesses.
In the new Round, small and family businesses can apply directly for funding to install:
- alarm systems like wired trespasser alarms and portable duress alarms;
- access control and entry management like key fobs, smart locks and electronic deadbolts, PIN and keypad entry systems and intercoms;
- surveillance and detectionlike CCTV, motion sensors and video recording;
- lighting and environmental security like outdoor security lighting and motion-activated lighting;
- physical security items like lockable display cases, cash drawers and safes, security screens and portable barriers.
In this round a total of up to $10 million is available, with $2 million open to small and family businesses and $8 million available to councils from early 2026.
Minister for Small and Family Business, Steve Minnikin, today launched Round 2 in Maryborough, telling local small and family businesses that the program was delivering on a promise to deliver safety where you live.
“Small business owners have voiced their concerns about crime in their communities, and we are listening to them,” Minister Minnikin said.
“We recently announced the successful projects from the first round of this program which was open to councils. We are now giving small business owners the opportunity to apply directly.
“The Secure Communities Partnership Program is about making sure we safeguard the livelihoods of small and family business owners across Queensland, to ensure they can keep themselves and their staff safe.
“Since the launch of this program in May, I’ve travelled across Queensland and listened to small and family business owners echo the same concerns about crime.”
Small businesses can apply for between $5,000 and $20,000 for one project. A co-contribution of at least 50% is required. Eligible businesses must:
- employ less than 20 employees
- have an annual turnover of $10 million or less
- have been significantly impacted by crime within the last three years.
This funding follows the success of round 1 which saw $9.6 million awarded to councils across Queensland – including 35 projects in regional Queensland – to fund crime prevention measures in their local business precincts.
Small business owners can check the full program eligibility guidelines and conditions and apply at business.qld.gov.au/securegrant.
