ACT Vocational Education and Training (VET) Completions Grants Program

Maximum funding per project: $250,000
Closing date: 4 June 2026

The ACT VET Completions Grants Program aims to support eligible VET providers, employers and community organisations to deliver targeted, learner‑centred supports that improve training completion and transition into sustainable employment, particularly for priority learner groups across the ACT.

Key Requirements

Projects must support completion of accredited VET qualifications, skill sets or courses.

Projects must focus on priority learner groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with disability, young people, people experiencing long‑term unemployment, CALD communities and mature‑age learners.

Projects must demonstrate value for money, genuine partnerships and alignment with ACT skills priorities.

Applicants must disclose any other ACT or Australian Government funding contributing to the project.

Partnership contributions (financial and/or in‑kind) are encouraged and strengthen applications.

What is eligible for funding?

Projects may support:

Currently enrolled VET learners (including apprentices and trainees) to remain engaged and complete training

Prospective VET learners to increase the likelihood of successful completion once enrolled

System‑level improvements that strengthen tools, supports and effectiveness of the VET system

Eligible activities may include:

Tailored learner supports addressing personal, academic, cultural, accessibility, wellbeing or logistical barriers

Culturally safe, community‑led supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners, including ACCO‑delivered initiatives

Employer engagement initiatives to strengthen mentoring, supervision and inclusive workplace practices

Career guidance, mentoring, workplace exposure and wrap‑around transition supports

Proactive outreach, re‑engagement and transition support for learners at risk of non‑completion

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis and more.

As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.

Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project

Industry analysis presentation
Competitor Analysis Presentation
Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application

How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.

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