Wage Subsidy Scheme

About this grant

The Wage Subsidy Scheme provides funding for employers who hire job seekers registered with a Disability Employment Service provider to help people with disability gain skills and experience through employment.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Businesses who employ people registered with a disability employment service provider.
• The wage subsidy scheme provides payments to eligible employers to help cover the wages of an employee in the first few months of employment.
• The scheme helps people with disability gain skills and experience through employment.
• Your business is eligible if it:
• Has an australian business number (abn)
• Has not previously received a wage subsidy for the same job
• Has not recently retrenched or reduced the number of workers, or be proposing to do so
• Is not of a type of character that would bring the wage subsidy or the commonwealth government into disrepute
• Is not receiving another government wage subsidy for the same worker or position
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What the funding covers

• Funding of up to $1.6K.

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/wage-subsidy-scheme for application details

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