Education providers, training organisations and employers can access grants for workforce development, apprenticeship incentives, curriculum development and institutional infrastructure. Programs target both formal education providers and businesses investing in their workforce.
In Australia (All States), the australian government is the single largest source of business grant funding in australia, with programs spanning every state, sector and business type.
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13 totalThis program provides funding for business events such as expos, trade shows, forums, and conferences that promote Western Australia as a destination for trade and investment. Events can be hybrid, virtual, or in-person and must strengthen connections between WA and international markets of strategic importance.
This program provides worker retention payments to ECEC service providers to help increase their workers' wages. Funding covers a 10% wage increase in the first year, an additional 5% in the second year, and a minimum of 20% funding for eligible on-costs. The payment runs for 2 years from 2 December 2024 to 30 November 2026.
The Capital Grants Program provides Catholic and independent schools with funding to improve school infrastructure through capital expenditure. This program supports non-government primary and secondary school communities in enhancing their facilities and infrastructure.
The Indigenous Advancement Strategy provides funding for organisations to help them undertake projects or activities which promote equal opportunities for Indigenous Australians. The program focuses on 5 key areas: jobs, land and economy; children and schooling; safety and wellbeing; culture and capability; and remote Australia strategies. The Government has committed $5.2 billion over 4 years to the IAS.
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.
The Australian Government provides funding to support critical services in remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory, including remote policing, child and family services, Aboriginal interpreter services, alcohol harm reduction services, education programs, and hearing and oral health services. The program commits $842.6 million over 6 years commencing 1 July 2025 to continue delivery of essential remote services, expand supports for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, enable communities to design and deliver services, and support access to economic development and employment opportunities.
Funding of up to $520,000 will be provided to the Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators Limited (AMPTO) to develop and deliver a Train the Trainer Program for Reef Tourism Operator staff. The program equips staff with the ability to deliver reef education to school groups based on Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority developed curriculum-linked education products. The grant covers up to 50% of the cost of development and delivery while addressing staff skill development challenges and building sector capability.
Grants to eligible First Nations organisations to deliver English literacy, language and numeracy (LLND) skills training to First Nations people across Australia. Training is to be co-designed with the community/communities in which it will be delivered. Delivery Grants typically range from $350,000 to $1,000,000 per year over 2-3 years for single sites, or up to $3,000,000 per year for multiple sites.
Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 to support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week 2025 (9-17 August 2025). The program aims to inspire community participation in STEM, celebrate Australian scientists, and encourage public interest in science pursuits through innovative engagement activities.
Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 to support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week 2026 (15-23 August 2026). The program aims to inspire community participation in STEM, celebrate Australian scientists, and encourage public interest in science pursuits through innovative engagement activities.
The ACCGP Round 2 provides small grants to support local organisations and individuals in addressing local priorities including education, gender equality, disability, economic empowerment and grassroots sporting organisations in the Cook Islands. Funding is provided via small grants of approximately AUD 5,000 to AUD 15,000 each.
This grant provides funds to sponsor Australian students to participate in virtual or in-person STEM engagement events, activities and competitions hosted in Australia or overseas. Organisations such as schools and community groups can apply on behalf of students to develop STEM skills and increase participation in STEM education and careers.
This 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 New South Wales. Funding is provided through four streams including program funding for children aged 3 and 4 and above, and fee relief for families, with loadings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and services in areas of relative socio-economic disadvantage.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.