About Training & Upskilling Grants
Multiple government programs reduce the cost of training for small businesses and their employees. State-based vocational training subsidies can reduce the cost of Certificate and Diploma courses by 70–90%. Commonwealth programs offer additional support for digital skills, management training, and workforce development.
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Highest value firstThe Start Strong for Community Preschools program provides funding to deliver affordable quality preschool education for 3 to 5 year old children enrolled in eligible community and mobile preschools in NSW.
The Start Strong for Community Preschools program provides funding to deliver affordable quality preschool education for 3 to 5-year-old children enrolled in eligible community and mobile preschools in NSW.
The 2024 Start Strong for Long Day Care program provides funding to deliver affordable quality preschool education to children aged 3 and above who are enrolled in eligible long day care services in NSW.
The National Palliative Care Projects represent a long-standing commitment by the Australian Government to improve the quality, accessibility, and coordination of palliative care services across the country. These projects have supported national leadership, innovation, and capacity-building in palliative care through investments in research, education, workforce development, and community engagement. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "Grant Opportunity Documents" button on the left-hand side. Eligibility: To be eligible you must be one of the following entity types. • Indigenous Corporation (registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006) • Company • Corporate Commonwealth Entity • Non-Corporate Commonwealth Statutory Authority • Corporate State or Territory Entity • Non-corporate State or Territory Entity • Non-corporate State or Territory Statutory Authority • Local Government • Cooperative • Incorporated Associati
This grant provides capital funding to build and/or expand multiple new child care services in areas with undersupply. It is designed for successful providers operating 10 or more centre-based day care (CBDC) services to expand service delivery in areas of need.
Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC) Capacity Building Grant Funding is available to support PBCs to maximise the economic and social potential of native title through the effective and sustainable management of their land. The objectives of the PBC Capacity Building Grant are to: 1. Increase the capacity of PBCs to take advantage of economic opportunities 2. Build long-term organisational capacity within PBCs through training and obtaining professional expertise 3. Support effective native title agreement-making The outcomes of the PBC Capacity Building Grant are to: · Build capacity of PBCs to maximise the social, cultural and economic aspirations of their native title holding group Build capacity of PBCs to meet corporate compliance and native title obligations, and promote greater efficiency in land use decision-making Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for funding under the PBC Capacity Building grant opportunity you must meet the eligibility requirements set out in Section 4 of th
Eligibility Notes
Training subsidies are available through state and territory training authorities and require the learner to meet specific eligibility criteria (age, employment status, prior qualification level). The training must be accredited (nationally recognised qualification) and delivered by a registered training organisation (RTO). Check your state's training authority for the current subsidised course list.
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Can I access subsidised training as a sole trader?
Yes — most subsidised training programs are available to self-employed individuals, not just employees of larger businesses.
Are online courses subsidised?
Some online courses through registered training organisations are eligible for government subsidies. The provider must be a registered RTO and the course must be accredited.
What industries have the best training support?
Construction, hospitality, aged care, childcare, and trades typically have strong state training support. Digital skills and cyber security also have dedicated programs.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify details with the official source before applying.