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 284.1 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. Eligible Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or a TasVET Supplier
2. be financially viable for the duration of any grant made under the Program. A financially viable entity is one that is not under external administration, is not being wound up, dissolved, or trading while insolvent nor where a liquidator has been appointed. To demonstrate financial viability the applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to generate sufficient income to meet operating costs, debt commitments and, where applicable, to allow for growth while maintaining service levels. Note: successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of financial viability demonstrated through audited financial statements covering a minimum of the previous three financial years, or, where audited financial statements are not available, accountant-prepared financial statements will be accepted, provided they are prepared by a qualified accountant and include a declaration of accuracy. Skills Tasmania reserves the right to request additional documentation (e.g., ATO tax returns) or evidence of financial stability (e.g. investment holdings, term deposits) where further verification is required.
3. have evidence of $20 million public liability insurance for:
   • any single claim; and
   • a series of claims arising from a single event.

   Note: Successful applicants will be required to provide a valid Certificate of Currency for the required insurance coverage for the full duration of the project.

4. have appropriate provisions in place regarding the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework.

TasTAFE is not eligible to apply as a lead applicant but can partner with eligible applicants. Organisations are also encouraged to contact TasTAFE directly to discuss options for TasTAFE to deliver training under its existing funding arrangements.

Further eligibility criteria can be found in the 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.

• 2026 Workforce Participation and Training Program - Grant Program Guidelines (PDF 656.6 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.

• 2026 Workforce Participation and Training Program 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 13 May 2026 11:00 AM (AEST).

• Register for the information session

Details of projects previously funded (PDF 192.4 KB) under the Workforce Participation and Training Program are available.