Employment & Training Grants in Australia
Employment & Training grants in Australia cover job skills training, workforce development, employment pathways programs, and support into work for disadvantaged jobseekers. Eligibility varies by funder: always check each grant's specific criteria before applying, since requirements around organisation type, DGR status, and geographic scope differ significantly between funders. Below are the 37 employment & training grants currently open or opening soon across Australia. Use the filters to narrow by region or eligibility, or browse related categories below.
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Neurodiversity employment toolkit
A resource for recruiting and supporting neurodivergent employees in the Victorian public sector, developed by a neurodiverse team.
Always openVICVerified 48 days agoEmployment & TrainingWellbeing and Mental Health Support for Victorian Small Businesses
Providing mental health support to Victorians dealing with the challenges of running a small business to help them navigate through the impacts of COVID-19.
Always openVICVerified 48 days agoEmployment & TrainingDigital Jobs Program
Provides training to upskill leaders and workers in the construction and advanced manufacturing sectors with in-demand digital skills.
Always openVICVerified 48 days agoEmployment & TrainingBusiness Recovery Advisory Service - Summer 2026 Victorian bushfires
Free, confidential, one-on-one support from local Business Recovery Advisers via telephone, online or in person.
Closes Sat, 31 Oct 2026VICVerified 48 days agoEmployment & TrainingSmall Business Financial Counselling – Summer 2026 Victorian bushfires
Free, confidential, expert advice and support from a specialist financial counsellor to address your business’s financial challenges
Closes Sat, 31 Oct 2026VICVerified 48 days agoEmployment & TrainingIgnite Program - Stream A Planning
The Ignite Program (the Program) is a Northern Territory Government initiative to support businesses to develop and commercialise innovative products and services and increase investment in Northern T…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027Up to $2,000NTVerified 49 days agoEmployment & TrainingBusiness Growth Service Provider Registration
Businesses can apply to become Approved Service Providers for the Business Growth Program. The Business Growth Program is a Northern Territory Government initiative to help Northern Territory small a…
Closes Mon, 30 Sept 2030NTVerified 49 days agoEmployment & TrainingScreen Territory - Production Attraction Incentive Program 2026-27
This incentive program is open to all Australian and international producers, production companies and studios with screen projects that: Are spending a minimum of AU$2 million on qualifying Northern…
Closes Mon, 3 May 2027NTVerified 49 days agoEmployment & TrainingScreen Territory - Career Development Grants 2026-27
Screen Territory will support a limited number of Northern Territory screen practitioners at mid or advanced career level to gain further hands-on professional experience under the guidance of highly …
Closes Mon, 3 May 2027NTVerified 49 days agoEmployment & TrainingIgnite Program - Stream A - Innovation Partner Registration
The Ignite Program (the Program) is a Northern Territory Government initiative to support businesses to develop and commercialise innovative products and services and increase investment in Northern T…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027NTVerified 49 days agoEmployment & TrainingSkills NT Grant
The Department of Education and Training is committed to skilling Territorians through engagement with Vocational Education and Training (VET), a nationally recognised qualification, skillset or units…
Closes Sun, 31 Dec 2028NTVerified 49 days agoEmployment & TrainingScreen Territory - Travel Support 26/27
Contributes to costs of travel by Northern Territory Screen practitioners and production companies to eligible national and international markets and market-oriented conferences, and for strategic bus…
Closes Mon, 3 May 2027Up to $5,000NTVerified 49 days agoEmployment & TrainingForestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program - Planning and Transition Grants
The NSW Government established the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program – Planning and Transitions Grants (the Program) to assist businesses that have been impacted by the moratorium on harv…
Closes Tue, 8 June 2027Up to $275,000NSWVerified 50 days agoEmployment & TrainingForestry Industry Worker Support Program
The NSW Government has announced the Forestry Industry Worker Support Program to provide financial support to employees of impacted mills and harvest operators following commencement of the moratorium…
Closes Tue, 7 Mar 2028$9,000 - $45,000NSWVerified 50 days agoEmployment & TrainingScreen and Digital Games Travel Fund
The Screen and Digital Games Travel Fund supports NSW screen and digital games practitioners with travel costs related to domestic and international events including festivals, markets, conventions, c…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027$0 - $10,000NSWVerified 50 days agoEmployment & TrainingForestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program
The NSW Government has announced the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program, to support businesses impacted by the moratorium on timber harvesting within the proposed boundary of the Great Koa…
Closes Tue, 8 June 2027Up to $100,000NSWVerified 50 days agoEmployment & TrainingConstruction Brokerage
Industry led training delivery in the civil construction industry by both public and private registered training organisations. Training lead by the peak industry body, Construction Skills Queensland.
Always openTotal pool: $3,000,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoEmployment & TrainingJobseeker Support
Provides financial assistance to unemployed jobseekers to secure ongoing employment and supports individuals where there is an economic barrier to gaining employment.
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027QLDVerified 57 days agoEmployment & TrainingInfrastructure Investment Program - Roads
The off-network projects program is designed to improve road and rail infrastructure not included in the national land transport network. It improves safety, assists industry development and supports …
Always openTotal pool: $4,071,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoEmployment & TrainingEnvironmental Volunteer Group Assistance Grants
This grant helps volunteer groups to build and grow through volunteer recruitment and training.
Always openUp to $5,000ACTVerified 57 days agoEmployment & TrainingACT Women’s Return to Work grant
This grant helps women get the support they need to re-enter the workforce.
Always openUp to $1,000ACTVerified 57 days agoEmployment & TrainingSmall Business Recovery Assistance Grant - 2025 Queensland Monsoon Trough
Provides financial support (a single up-front grant of up to $15,000 excluding GST) to small and family businesses in defined disaster areas significantly disrupted by the 2025 Queensland Monsoon Trou…
Closes Wed, 5 May 2027Up to $15,000QLDVerified 79 days agoEmployment & TrainingCareer Boost
Career Boost will help Queenslanders to level-up at work, enabling them to grow their skills to existing or new roles, and to support productivity growth and workplace innovation. The program delivers…
Always openQLDVerified 79 days agoEmployment & TrainingJoint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program Sustainment Grants
This grant opportunity is to support Assigned-Product Support Providers (A-PSPs) to develop and implement their approved Depot Maintenance Activation Plan (DMAP). Through their plan they'll become a Q…
Closes Fri, 30 June 2028NationalVerified 84 days agoEmployment & TrainingAustralian Apprenticeships Incentive System Program
The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System (Incentives System) aims to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy, ensuring Australians receive quality training while in paid employment. It w…
Always openNationalVerified 84 days agoEmployment & TrainingDefence Industry Development Grants Program - Skilling Stream
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program (the program) will award grants over four years from 2024-25 to 2027-28. The program was announced as part of the Defence Industry Development Strategy.…
Always openNationalVerified 84 days agoEmployment & TrainingDriving the Nation
The Driving the Nation Program is continuously open for applications that contribute to the Program Objectives: Overcome barriers to accelerate uptake of ZEVs. Optimise the integration of BEVs into t…
Always openNationalVerified 84 days agoEmployment & TrainingPowering the Regions Fund – Safeguard Transformation Stream Round 2
This grant opportunity was announced in January 2023 as part of Government’s Safeguard Mechanism Reforms to support the Government’s ambition for Australia to become a renewable energy superpower. The…
Closes Thu, 6 May 2027NationalVerified 84 days agoEmployment & TrainingDefence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program (the program) will award grants over four years from 2024-25 to 2027-28. The program was announced as part of the Defence Industry Development Strategy.…
Always openNationalVerified 84 days agoEmployment & TrainingAustralian Apprenticeships Incentives Program
The objective of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program is to contribute to the development of a highly skilled and relevant Australian workforce that supports economic sustainability and c…
Always openNationalVerified 84 days agoEmployment & Training