Backing the Bold
A new program helping impact-led organisations grow their impact and drive better outcomes for Queenslanders, with the right tools, knowledge, and funding to power their next step.
Sefa Partnerships have joined forces with Hand Heart Pocket Foundation to give impact-led organisations the opportunity to:
Build your capability to do more good
Targeted towards becoming ‘loan-ready’.
We’ll work together to strengthen your operational and financial foundations.
Access flexible loan finance
Giving you the cash injection you need to stabilise or grow your business.
Loans of $50K-200k available.
Who is Backing the Bold for?
Backing the Bold is designed for organisations that meet the following criteria…
You’re an impact-led organisation
You're based in Queensland or your work benefits Queenslanders
You generate income through selling products or services
You’ve got a team or a plan to grow
Note: At stage 4, we don’t work with sole traders unless there’s a clear plan to transition into a company structure.
We’re here to support organisations on their journey, and we assess applications on a case-by-case basis. But to ensure we can help you grow through this program, we do look for signs of traction and growth potential, including your financial performance to date.
What’s included in the program?
Apply for Backing the Bold now
Submit your Expression of Interest for the Backing the Bold program now! Tell us more about your organisation, its mission and your growth plans to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Backing the Bold:
Backing the Bold is a program designed to support early-stage social enterprises and businesses with bold ideas. It offers tailored business support and the potential access to funding, helping you scale your impact. Whether you're looking for mentorship, funding advice, or assistance with refining your business model, we can guide you on your journey.
Backing the Bold is open to social enterprises and businesses in Queensland that are committed to making a positive social or environmental impact. Applicants should be in the early stages of their business and ready to grow with the help of strategic guidance and capital.
About Taking on Debt:
No, debt is not just for businesses in trouble. Many successful companies use debt strategically to fuel their growth, invest in new opportunities, and manage cash flow. It can be a useful tool to help scale your business without giving up equity.
If you're in the early stages of business, debt can provide the capital needed to grow your operations, invest in equipment, or hire key staff. With the right kind of debt, you can gain the financial support to reach your next milestone while retaining control of your business.
Like any financial decision, debt carries risk, but it can be mitigated by having a clear plan for repayment and a strategy to use the funds wisely. When managed properly, debt can be a powerful tool to grow your business without taking on excessive risk.