Rapid Response Skills Initiative (RRSI) TAS

About this grant

The RRSI aims to assist individuals (including sole traders and partners in a partnership), who have lost work due to due to retrenchment, business downsizing or closure.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Individuals (including sole traders) who have lost work due to covid-19.
• Have lost casual, full-time or part-time work in the last 12 months due to retrenchment, downsizing or business closure
• Provide written evidence of job loss, redundancy or retrenchment in the form of
• A centrelink employment separation certificate clearly stating the reason for job loss
• A notification of redundancy or job loss such as a letter/email from your employer which includes contact details for skills tasmania to verify your eligibility if necessary
• If you are self-employed - that is, a sole-trader or a partner in a partnership - and can provide written evidence of business closure such as cancelled goods and services (gst) registration or australian business number (abn)
• Be an australian citizen or permanent resident with a tasmanian residential address, or if not a permanent resident, you must meet the visa classes requirements.
• Access to apprentices and trainees for wa smes working on government projects in building and construction
• Support for sa export businesses impacted by tariffs and global trade disruptions
• Loans for tasmanian farmers and agribusinesses

What the funding covers

• Funding of up to $3K.

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/rapid-response-skills-initiative-rrsi-tas for application details

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