Travel and Accommodation Allowance SA

About this grant

Funding is available to businesses in rural or regional South Australia for travel and accommodation associated with hiring and training an apprentice or trainee.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Sa rural and regional businesses.
• To be eligible to receive an allowance, an employer must employ an apprentice or trainee that:
• Has an approved training contract registered in south australia
• Is required to travel in excess of 150 km (round trip) between their normal place of residence
• And the nearest training venue offering the a
• Pprenticeship/traineeship qualification
• Metropolitan area of south australia.
• Workshops, one-on-one coaching and advice for qld aboriginal and torres strait islander entrepreneurs and business owners
• Loans for small businesses that provide primary production related goods and services
• Low-interest loans for primary producers impacted by western qld surface trough, rainfall and flooding

What the funding covers

• Allowance amounts vary.

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/travel-and-accommodation-allowance-sa for application details

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