Please note, the Workforce Participation Program replaces the Partnerships to Jobs program.

To assist Tasmanian businesses deal with the challenge of skill shortages, the Tasmanian Government is providing $2.3 million in grants through its Workforce Participation Program.

Grants will be provided to organisations that provide employment for a person who has not been employed in the previous three months, and who faces a barrier that prevents them from working.

What is being offered?

There are two grant schemes under the Workforce Participation Program:

1.   Grants for Employers

Grants of up to $7 000 per job are available to encourage employers to fill vacancies and satisfy demands for labour by employing Tasmanians that they usually do not consider.

To apply: please read the guidelines and download an application form.

2.   Grants for Community Enterprise

Funding is available to create and facilitate employment opportunities through community enterprise for Tasmanians. Funding will be calculated on $7 000 per job.

To apply: please read the guidelines and download an application form.

More information

For more information about the program or if you have questions about the guidelines and/or want help in preparing your application, please contact Business Point on 1800 440 026 or Email: businesspoint@development.tas.gov.au

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