Vocational Education Grants in Australia

This grant supports the delivery of vocational education and training in remote community clusters in Central Australia from June 2026 to 30 June 2028. Funding is provided for capital assets or improvements, remote training hub coordination and mentoring, and participant transport. Round 2 is open exclusively to the Iyarrka community cluster.

This program provides funding to NT organisations to support the delivery of vocational education and training (VET). It focuses on supporting equity groups, creating skilling pathways, building skills for high-demand industries, implementing innovative apprenticeship and traineeship delivery, improving outcomes for Aboriginal Territorians, and increasing training availability in remote and regional areas.

Funding for industry and Victorian TAFEs or dual sector universities to work together to design and pilot short training courses that quickl... Projects that are selected following the Expression of Interest will undertake a co-design&... Closes on 27 Mar 2026

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.

A rebate to help first or second year apprentices registered with the NSW Department of Education with the costs of registering their vehicle in NSW. The rebate applies to vehicle registration fees and motor vehicle tax for vehicles registered in the apprentice's name or jointly with another apprentice.

A Queensland Government grant program designed to support small and family businesses in hiring and training apprentices. The program provides financial assistance to help businesses continue to grow and thrive through apprenticeship opportunities.

A rebate scheme for businesses that pay payroll tax and employ eligible apprentices, trainees, or youth employees. The scheme provides rebates for up to two years for apprentices and trainees, and up to one year for youth employees aged 15-24.

Financial assistance available to employers who hire and train Australian apprentices. The program provides support to help businesses recruit, train, and retain apprentices through various incentives and payments.

A payroll tax rebate available to Queensland employers who employ apprentices and/or trainees. The rebate reduces payroll tax liability on wages paid to eligible apprentices and trainees, with a 50% rebate available for each financial year from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2026.

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 will also contribute to simplifying and streamlining support for Australian Apprentices. The Incentives System contains a range of employer incentives and personal benefit payments to Australian Apprentices. The Incentives System will be delivered by Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) providers. Claims and payments associated with the program will be supported by the new Apprenticeship Data Management System (ADMS). Eligibility: Eligibility for payments under the Incentives System are assessed by the appropriate entity depending on the incentive payment. The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Providers and Services Australia will determine/verify payment eligibility in accordance with the eligibility criteria outlined for each type of payment in the Program Guidelines.

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 competitiveness. The Program contains a range of employer incentives and personal benefit payments to Australian Apprentices. The Program links into the industries and occupations traditionally associated with the apprenticeship system. In addition, the Program targets a broad range of traineeships and apprenticeships in new and emerging industries especially where future skills shortages are projected. Eligibility: Eligibility for payments under the Program are assessed by the appropriate entity depending on the incentive payment. The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Providers and Services Australia will determine/verify payment eligibility in accordance with the eligibility criteria outlined for each type of payment in the Program Guidelines. Grant Activity Timeframe: Ongoing opp

The Commonwealth Prac Payment – Vocational Education and Training (CPP (VET)) grant will assist eligible students to manage the costs associated with undertaking a mandatory practicum placement as part of a Diploma of Nursing qualification. Eligibility: Be a domestic student Enrolled in a Diploma of Nursing course Undertake a practicum placement on average 30 hours or more per week Be on a Commonwealth Income Support Payment (e.g. ABSTUDY, Austudy, Youth Allowance or DVA Education Allowance) or Meet a ‘Need to work’ and ‘Income test’ criteria. Instructions for Application Submission: Applications can be submitted through the Your Career website. https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/cpp Or via linking your myGov account to Your Career. Addenda Available: View Addenda Contact Details Grant Program Manager Email Address: cpp.vet@dewr.gov.au Grant Opportunity Documents Submit Application × Edit Form