Training Fund Authority ACT

About this grant

The Training Fund Authority provides employers, employees and training providers in the building and construction industry with funding to help develop skills, improve culture, access training and support new workers entering the industry.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Employers, employees and training providers in the building and construction industry.
• The act building and construction industry training fund authority provides funding to train eligible workers. the authority aims to:
• Develop skills that are in short supply within the act building and construction industry
• Improve the culture, level and access to training for workers in the industry
• Support the entry of new workers into the industry
• The eligibility criteria differ depending on the grant you are applying for. employees, apprentices, employers, group training organisations (gtos), industry bodies and associations, and registered training organisations (rtos) can apply for funding. an eligible person is any person usually working in, or in connection with, the building and construction industry in the act who is substantially (at least 80%) performing work liable for the training levy.
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What the funding covers

• Various funding programs are available.

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/training-fund-authority-act for application details

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