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QLD Skilling Queenslanders for Work – Get Set for Work

  • Funding up to $284,000 per project
  • Total funding pool of $10 million
  • Round 1 applications close 7 May 2026
  • Round 2 opening date to be confirmed

 

This program supports disadvantaged Queenslanders to improve employability and transition into work, training or further education. Funding supports integrated training, work readiness and job placement activities tailored to participant needs. The program forms part of the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

Key Requirements

  • Projects must deliver customised training and employment support
  • Activities must address community and local labour market needs
  • Projects must support pathways into work, training or further education
  • Applicants must demonstrate value for money and measurable outcomes

 

What is eligible for funding?

  • Training leading to qualifications including foundation skills
  • Integrated learner support such as job preparation, mentoring and case management
  • Non accredited training where linked to employment outcomes
  • Project delivery and coordination costs directly related to the project

 

What companies are eligible for funding?

Eligible applicants are not for profit community based organisations registered for GST. Applicants must demonstrate experience delivering services in the location they are applying for, a commitment to access and equity principles, and the capacity to provide appropriate learner support services.

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.