Workforce Participation and Training Program

The Program will fund eligible organisations to deliver 12-to-24-month projects that support individuals across the target cohorts to:

1. Increase participation in training that leads to better labour force participation, work-readiness or employment outcomes (in line with the Workforce Participation and Training Program - Employment Outcomes Framework  (PDF 290.3 KB)); and
2. Support collaborative relationships between community organisations, training providers and employers.

Examples of activities that may be funded include (but are not limited to): supported work-readiness, foundation and/or entry-level non-nationally recognised training, supported work exposure and work placement, or trialling new strategies or initiatives to support access to training or a pathway to work.

To be deemed eligible, applicants must:

1. be one of the following entities:
   1. community service or not-for-profit organisation
   2. a club, community-based association
   3. a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
   4. a trust that is an incorporated body, under a formal auspice arrangement with a community service organisation that is incorporated
   5. business/employer (includes Group Training Organisations)
   6. Regional Jobs Hubs
   7. Skills Tasmania endorsed Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
2. be financially viable for the duration of any grant made under the Program.
3. have evidence of:
   1. $20 million public liability insurance
   2. $5 million professional indemnity insurance.
4. have appropriate provisions in place regarding the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework.

Further eligibility details are provided in the Grant Program Guidelines.

Grant Program Guidelines

The Grant Program Guidelines outline the eligibility and application requirements for this grant and must be read prior to applying.

• Workforce Participation and Training Program 2025 - Grant Program Guidelines (PDF 438.1 KB)

Make an application via SmartyGrants

Applications must be submitted online using the SmartyGrants online grant management system prior to the closing time. The application process requires applicants to address selection criteria and attach supporting evidence.

• Workforce Participation and Training Program 2025 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.

Information session

The Department of State Growth will deliver an information session to support applicants to understand the objectives of the grant and application process. The session will be hosted on Microsoft Teams on Monday 12 May 2025 at 11:00am (AEST).

• Click here to register for the information session

Details of projects previously funded under the Training and Work Pathways Program can be found here.