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 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.
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
This grant provides up to $50 million to trade-exposed facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism to reduce their emissions and contribute to Australia's emissions reduction targets. Funding supports projects including plant and equipment, labour, training, and decommissioning of old equipment aimed at reducing scope 1 emissions and preventing carbon leakage.
This grant provides operational funding to ensure childcare centres funded under the Building Fund can operate sustainably. Grant funding may support childcare services prior to opening and/or provide operational funding support once operating.
This project aims to establish a vocational training centre in Glenwood (near Norwest in the City of Blacktown) referred to as a Hydrogen Centre of Excellence (HcoE), with the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC).
This grant provides capital funding to high-quality not-for-profit small providers to undertake construction for the delivery of new or expanded Centre-Based Day Care (CBDC) services. Funding is also available to not-for-profit providers to modify buildings to facilitate the provision of in-venue Family Day Care (FDC) in areas where no early childhood education and care (ECEC) is available.
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.