Biz Secure Program

The Biz Secure Program provides financial assistance to help Territory businesses improve the safety and security of their facilities against break-ins and crime.

Who can apply

To apply, your business must:

  • be a Territory Enterprise (for-profit or not-for-profit), a landowner (landlord), or a body corporate under the Unit Titles Act (NT) 1975.
  • not be an excluded recipient.
  • owns or lease premises in the NT.
  • have at least one Territory Enterprise actively trading from the premises
  • be fully compliant with relevant legal obligations.

Security work for Biz Secure must be done by a registered supplier.

What you can apply for

Eligible businesses can apply for multiple security upgrades per premises, with a funding cap of $15,000 (GST exclusive) per location.

The NT Government will cover 75% of approved costs, up to this cap.

What is included

Eligible works will either be standard works or non-standard works.

Standard works include:

  • access door repairs
  • access door replacement with heavy-duty, secure alternatives
  • lock works and hardware
  • security screens
  • window replacement with more secure alternatives
  • glass replacement with secure alternatives
  • lockable fencing
  • bollards
  • access control / jump barriers
  • duress alarm
  • intruder/trespasser alarm (warning sounds)
  • outdoor security and sensors lighting.

Non-standard works require a security audit and must be recommended through the Biz Secure program. These include:

  • CCTV
  • access key fobs
  • smoke blankets
  • landscaping.

To get a security audit, go to Grants NT - Business Security and Safety Audit Program.

Before you apply

Before applying, you should:

  • Read the Biz Secure terms and conditions.
  • Do you need a business security and safety audit - Territory businesses can receive funding for an independent audit, which is required for non-standard works applications
  • Consider conducting a business security and safety audit. Territory businesses can receive funding for an independent audit, which is required for non-standard works applications (read the Biz Secure appendix).
  • Request a quote from your nominated supplier, they must be registered to accept Biz Secure vouchers. A list of registered suppliers is available on the GrantsNT website.
  • Prepare the supporting materials:
    • a valid quote for the security works
    • photos of the proposed work area
    • a floorplan/map of the proposed work area
    • if your business is a Trust, the Trust Deed
    • if you are leasing the premises, a recent utility bill and written consent from the owner.

How to apply

Apply online via Grants NT.

Register as a Biz Secure supplier

You must register to be a supplier under the Business Security and Safety Audit Program - find out how.

Contact

This program is administered by the Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (DTBAR).

For inquiries, email business.programs@nt.gov.au or call the Biz secure team on 1800 193 111.

To discuss if Biz Secure is right for your business, call your local small business champion on 1800 193 111.

If your small business was recently broken into, you may be eligible for up to $1,000 through the Business Re-Secure Program to help secure your premises.

For more information go to the Business Re-secure Program.

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