7 Aug 2023 - Industry Partnerships Program - funding for training-related resources and equipment

This is a brief overview of the program with more details available on our website.

The Industry Partnerships Program provides grant funding for nationally recognised training-related equipment and resources of up to $50,000 for small grants and $250,000 for large grants.

The Program encourages partnerships, collaboration and innovation between RTOs and Tasmanian employers and industry groups and aligns with the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to develop Industry Skills Compacts to improve industry engagement and support stronger partnerships in the training and workforce development system. The program also aligns with priorities under the Ministerial Priorities for the Training and Workforce Development System, including building stronger partnerships, supporting innovative training solutions and improving access to modern equipment and facilities.

Eligible projects must involve an existing or new partnership arrangement between two or more participants in the Tasmanian training and workforce development system (i.e. an endorsed RTO, a Tasmanian-based employer or Tasmanian-based industry peak organisation).

There are two grant streams:

1. Small grants of up to $50,000 – applications can be submitted at any time before 1 May 2024 at 5:00pm or until funds are fully allocated.

• Large grants of between $50,000 and $250,000. There is a two-stage process for large grants. 
  
  - Expressions of interest can be submitted at any time before 1 May 2024.
  
  - ​Successful expressions of interest will be invited to submit a full application by either 29 September 2023 or 8 March 2024.

Before applying, applicants are encouraged to read the Grant Program Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and understand the application requirements. These documents are available on the Skills Tasmania website. 

Applications must be submitted via SmartyGrants.

All enquiries about the Industry Partnerships Program should be directed to the Grant Program Manager on 03 6166 3403 or IPP@skills.tas.gov.au