Industry Partnerships Program (2026)
| Program name: | Industry Partnerships Program (IPP) |
|---|---|
| Program open to: | Partnerships between Skills Tasmania–eligible Registered Training Organisation, employers, business and industry groups. |
| Program open date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Program close date: | 31 December 2026 (or until funds are fully allocated). |
| Program purpose: | The Industry Partnerships Program aims to support better quality training experiences for Tasmanian learners and strengthen the responsiveness of the training system to meet industry and business needs. |
| Contact: | Grant Program Manager on (03) 6166 3403 or IPP@skills.tas.gov.au |
About the Industry Partnerships Program
The Industry Partnerships Program funds collaborative projects that aim to address industry‑identified training needs and improve the quality, relevance and accessibility of nationally recognised training subsidised by the Tasmanian Government.
The goal is to help overcome barriers to vocational education and training where:
- access to equipment and resources exist
- contextualisation of training is needed to meet a specific industry or regional need
- investment is needed to trial new ways to attract and retain a high quality, strong and capable VET workforce to train Tasmania’s future workers.
To be eligible, projects must involve a Skills Tasmania eligible Registered Training Organisation and other participants in the Tasmanian training and workforce development system.
For 2026 there are two grant streams:
- Stream 1 — Equipment, resources and contextualisation (Small grants up to $50,000 and large grants up to $250,000 (co contribution required)
- Stream 2 — Support for VET trainers and assessors (Small grants up to $50,000)
The Grant Program Guidelines contain more details about eligible and ineligible expenditure.
Eligibility criteria
Applications must involve an existing or new partnership arrangement between a Skills Tasmania endorsed Registered Training Organisation and other participants in the Tasmanian training and workforce development system.
Eligible lead applicants include:
- Skills Tasmania eligible Registered Training Organisation
- Tasmanian-based industry peak organisation
- Industry peak organisation with a physical presence in Tasmania
- Tasmanian-based employer (turnover $500k+)
- Community service or not-for-profit organisation
- Regional Jobs Hub
- TasTAFE*.
Other types of organisations are eligible as project partners.
The Grant Program Guidelines contain more detail about the eligibility criteria.
Additional eligibility requirements apply depending on the application stream and applicant type.
How to apply
Grant Program Guidelines
Applicants must read the 2026 Industry Partnerships Program - Grant Program Guidelines prior to applying.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online using SmartyGrants online grant management system prior to the closing time. The application process requires applicants to address selection criteria and attach supporting evidence.
The application is available here: https://stategrowthtas.smartygrants.com.au/industrypartnershipsprogram2026
Note: The mandatory Project Plan and Budget templates are available within the SmartyGrants application form.
Questions in relation to the use of the online application form or SmartyGrants may be answered via the online Help Guide or on the SmartyGrants’ Applicant FAQ page. Applicants can also email service@smartygrants.com.au or call 03 9320 6888. (Support Desk hours are 9 am – 5 pm (AEST), Monday through Friday).
Need more information?
Contact the Grant Program Manager on (03) 6166 3403 or IPP@skills.tas.gov.au.