Employment Grants in Australia

The RJED Program seeks to fund 3,000 new jobs over 3 years to support job seekers currently participating in or that are eligible for Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES), to move into employment. There are two streams of funding available, Job Creation – to fund the cost of wages and related entitlements, and the Community Jobs and Business Fund (CJBF) – to provide funding for equipment, operational costs and infrastructure to directly support bringing jobs created under the Job Creation stream into existence. For the purposes of the RJED program, a new job is: •a job which does not already exist within an organisation and does not displace an existing employee, or •a job created in a RAES Community Project. As job allocations are based on NIAA regions, you will need submit a separate application for each NIAA region where you intend to deliver a job. For example: If you apply for jobs located in more than one RAES region, but all those jobs are in the same NIAA region, you wil

The purpose of this grant opportunity is to allocate new commencing medical Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and associated medical education and training activities which foster a positive primary care culture and influence the uptake of primary care among graduates to bolster the GP workforce, particularly in rural and underserved metropolitan areas. This grant opportunity will be implemented through two streams: Stream A and Stream B. Eligible applicants can apply for one or both streams. Streams A and B will have different application opening and closing dates. The government has announced its intention to ensure all First Nations students will receive a medical CSP when they are accepted into eligible medical schools from 2026. Implementation of this measure is subject to the passage of legislation and will be taken into account in implementation of Stream A and B of this grant opportunity. Please note: Stream A of the Grant Opportunity will close for applications at 2:00pm AE

The Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant (EDAEG) is a NSW Government initiative that develops and supports Aboriginal people through the creation of training and employment opportunities. It subsidises the salary, development and support costs of Aboriginal employees in public service agencies, local government authorities and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, promoting diversity and innovation in the NSW workforce.

The REAL Innovation Fund is a targeted, competitive grant opportunity that will support the delivery of small-scale, culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, community led, innovative projects that build pathways to stable and culturally safe employment opportunities for First Nations people who have been in the justice system. The projects may aim to address attitudinal and other systemic barriers that impact the opportunities of First Nations people who are, or have previously been engaged in the last 2 years, in the justice system to transition into employment. The projects can build on pre-existing programs/initiatives or test new approaches. By prioritising community leadership and culturally responsive approaches, the Innovation Fund seeks to address systemic barriers and promote long-term economic participation for First Nations individuals who have had contact with the justice system. A two-stage process will be conducted to allocate funding under the grant round. Stage One inv

Funding to support a wage increase for all eligible ECEC workers Eligibility: As detailed in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and Application Grant Activity Timeframe: 2 December 2024 to 30 November 2026 Instructions for Application Submission: You will need to complete the Application Form and address all of the eligibility criteria to be considered for a grant. The Grant Application form is open from 8 October 2024 to 30 September 2026. Following electronic submission, you will receive an automatic reply. Addenda Available: View Addenda Contact Details Email Address: CCShelpdesk@education.gov.au Grant Opportunity Documents Submit Application × Edit Form

The Launch into Work program supports businesses in delivering pre-employment projects that prepare eligible individuals for entry-level roles. Projects include training, practical workplace activities, and mentoring to equip participants with the skills and confidence needed for employment.

This program helps employers to grow and diversify their workforce by providing funding and support to hire and retain employees. Support includes job design advice, candidate connections, financial assistance for wages and hiring costs, and up to 12 months of post-employment support for staff retention.

A free registration service that allows employers to register non-compulsory uniforms, enabling employees to claim tax deductions for uniform costs including laundry, dry-cleaning and repair. Employers may also be eligible for a reduction in fringe benefits tax (FBT) if uniforms are provided to employees for free or at a reduced cost.

A mentoring program with one-on-one support for existing small business owners in 6 defined industry sectors. You will receive 3, one-hour mentoring sessions with an experienced business professional. Closes on 27 Mar 2026

A free executive education program that supports startup founders to design effective teams and make high-quality hiring and leadership decisions as their company scales. The program combines structured learning, specialist HR and peer engagement, as well as applied work to help founders build the capability, systems, and judgement required to hire and lead effectively.

This program provides fee-free apprenticeship and trainee qualification training to Queensland businesses employing apprentices or trainees under 25 years old in priority skill areas. Businesses benefit from fully trained employees learning on the job while upskilling their workforce with tailored courses.

This program provides 50% subsidised scholarships to South Australian female business owners to help them grow their business and improve their leadership skills. Participants join private support networks and can access peer coaching, mentoring, and business advisory sessions through one of five sub-program groups tailored to different needs.