Skills Solutions Partnerships VIC

About this grant

Funding for industry and Victorian TAFEs or dual sector universities to work together to develop and pilot short courses that quickly address industry skills gaps in priority sectors.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Business, business industry group, dual sector university or tafe headquartered in victoria.
• Lead applicants must:
• Be a legal entity with an operating presence in victoria
• Have a current australian business number (abn) and have held that number on and from 1 january 2023
• Have been registered for goods and services tax (gst) on and from 1 january 2023
• Have met all industrial obligations as an employer in accordance with the national employment standards
• Applicants must be one of the following:
• A business industry group or professional association that has a direct role in supporting businesses in one of the eligible industry sectors in victoria
• A business leading on behalf of a group of businesses (such as a business with a large supply chain looking for joint training, or a business acting on behalf of a business network) located in victoria
• A tafe or dual sector university headquartered in victoria.
• Skillssolutions@ecodev.vic.gov.au
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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/skills-solutions-partnerships-vic for application details

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