Employment Assistance Fund

About this grant

The Employment Assistant Fund provides workers with a disability with funding for workplace modifications, equipment or services they need to perform their job.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• To be eligible for the eaf, the person with disability must:
• Be an australian citizen or permanent resident
• Be currently in a job that is expected to continue for 13 weeks or more
• Be working at least eight hours per week, or 20 hours per week if self-employed
• Have an ongoing disability that has lasted, or will last at least two years. your disability must limit, restrict or impair your ability to work.
• An eaf application can be submitted by:
• An employer of a person with disability
• A self-employed worker with disability
• A job seeker who requires auslan level 2 assistance or who requires work related assistive technology or special work equipment to look for and prepare for a job
• A person may also apply for eaf assistance on behalf of someone with disability as their nominee.
• Subsidies for disaster affected primary producers to move materials
• Tax offset for unincorporated small businesses
• Support for employers who hire an eligible unemployed queenslander

What the funding covers

• Funding varies.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/employment-assistance-fund for application details

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