2026 Workforce Participation and Training Program

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APPLICATION FORM

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Introduction and applicant declaration

Applicants must read the 2026 Workforce Participation and Training Program Guidelines prior to completing this application. 

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must ensure that all eligibility requirements are met prior to submitting the application. Where the eligibility criteria are not met, the application will be deemed ineligible and will not be assessed or considered for funding.

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Need more information?

If you have any questions regarding the guidelines, please contact the Grant Program Manager on (03) 6166 4529 or email wptp@stategrowth.tas.gov.au.

Applications must be submitted no later than 2:00pm (AEST) on 18 June 2026.

Eligible applicants

To be eligible to apply applicants must:

a. be one of the following entities:

    • community service or not-for-profit organisation
    • a club, community-based association
    • a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
    • a trust that is an incorporated body, under a formal auspice arrangement with a community service organisation that is incorporated
    • business/employer (includes Group Training Organisations)
    • Regional Jobs Hubs
    • Eligible Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or a TasVET Supplier

b. be financially viable for the duration of any grant made under the Program. Evidence of financial viability will be requested if the application is successful. 

c. have evidence of $20 million public liability insurance for:

    • any single claim; and
    • a series of claims arising from a single event.

d. have appropriate provisions in place regarding the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework.

Eligible applicant declaration

I agree that I have read and understood the Grant Program Guidelines and my organisation/business is eligible to apply for this grant * Required
If successful, I agree to provide evidence of required insurance coverage for the project period * Required
If successful, I agree to provide evidence of financial viability through audited financial statements covering a minimum of the previous three financial years, or alternative documentation as specified in Section 3.1(b) of the program guidelines * Required
I understand that failure to provide the required documentation within the specified timeframe may result in the application being deemed unsuccessful or the funding offer may not proceed * Required

Organisation information

Organisation type * Required
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Australian Business Register Information
ABN
Entity name
ABN status
Entity type
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
DGR Endorsed
ATO Charity Type
More information
ACNC Registration
Tax Concessions
Main business location
Must be an ABN. 

Application and project contact

Contacts must have authority to act on behalf of the applicant organisation. 

Third-party involvement

Will a third-party provide training and/or any other services for the beneficiaries in this application? * Required

Third-party details (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Will a third-party provide training and/or any other services for the beneficiaries in this application?" on page 1
Response required.
Clear the selected value for Third-party name
Must be no more than 250 words. 
Upload third-party agreement/s here * Required
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    Existing / Related Government Funding

    Is any part of the proposed project currently funded, or has it previously been funded through a Tasmanian Government or Australian Government grant program? * Required

    This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is any part of the proposed project currently funded, or has it previously been funded through a Tasmanian Government or Australian Government grant program?" on page 1

    All relevant government funding must be disclosed. Failure to disclose related funding may affect eligibility or assessment.

    Include details about:

    • name of the funding program, amount, funding period and acquittal status of the program. 
    • activities or components of your proposed project are funded (or were funded) under the other grant program(s), and
    • activities are proposed to be funded under this application. 
    Must be no more than 250 words. 

    Project summary

    Must be no more than 250 words. Provide a short description (100 words recommended) of your project - what are you going to do and why?
    What is the proposed duration of the project? * Required
    Response required.

    Assessment Criterion 1 - Project need and planned intervention activities

    Must be no more than 250 words. 
    Must be no more than 250 words. 
    Must be no more than 250 words. 
    Assessment Criterion 1 - Evidence
    All claims must be supported by referenced evidence.
    Applicants are required to cite the source and location of the evidence used (e.g. document name, page number, data source, etc.).
    Attach evidence to support claims made in Criterion 1 (A to C) here. * Required
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      Assessment Criterion 2 - Experience in delivering services to the target cohort and achieving employment, education and training outcomes

      Must be no more than 250 words. 
      Must be no more than 250 words. 
      Must be no more than 250 words. 
      Assessment Criterion 2 - Evidence
      All claims must be supported by referenced evidence.
      Applicants are required to cite the source and location of the evidence used (e.g. document name, page number, data source, etc.).
      Attach evidence to support claims made in Criterion 2 (A to C) here. * Required
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        Assessment Criterion 3 - The proposed approach to deliver services and achieve the intended outcomes

        Must be no more than 250 words. 
        Must be no more than 250 words. 
        Must be no more than 250 words. 

        Criterion 3D: How will each service help individuals achieve, any, or any combination, of the following:

        • become work ready
        • become learning ready
        • improve their chances of finding a job
        • improve their chances of keeping a job
        • connecting with education
        Must be no more than 250 words. 
        Must be no more than 250 words. 
        Assessment Criterion 3 - Evidence
        All claims must be supported by referenced evidence.
        Applicants are required to cite the source and location of the evidence used (e.g. document name, page number, data source, etc.).
        Attach evidence to support claims made in Criterion 3 (A to E) here. * Required
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          Criterion 4: Budget breakdown

          A guide detailing examples of eligible line items, expenditure categories, calculation bases, and instructions for completing budget calculations can be downloaded here: Budget categories and line items described 

          Criterion 4A: Detailed Project Budget

          Applicants are required to provide a comprehensive breakdown of project costs, including planned expenses covered through this grant and project expenses funded through alternative sources.
           
          Planned Expenditure
          • Outline the planned expenditure items you are seeking to cover through the requested grant amount
          • The total planned expenditure will be automatically calculated and will be the total amount you are requesting through this grant
          Planned Co-investment
          • List any project expenditure you plan to fund through alternative sources, including organisational or third‑party funding, in‑kind contributions, or other government grants
          • Co‑investment amounts will not be included in the total requested grant amount

          Applicants may complete this section in one of two ways:

          • by using the built‑in budget template provided within this application form, or
          • by completing the budget using the Microsoft Excel version of the template.
          The Workforce Participation and Training Program Microsoft Excel budget template can be downloaded here: Project Budget
          Response required.

          This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select your preferred option to submit a Detailed Project Budget" on page 1

          Attach your project budget here (using the Excel template provided) * Required
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            This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select your preferred option to submit a Detailed Project Budget" on page 1

            Planned Expenditure

            Line itemCategoryAmountDescription of line item
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            Response required.  * Required
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            Must be at least 1 rows

            This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select your preferred option to submit a Detailed Project Budget" on page 1

            This number/amount is calculated. 

            This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select your preferred option to submit a Detailed Project Budget" on page 1

            Planned Co-investment

            Line itemCategoryAmountFunding source
             * Required
            Response required.  * Required
             * Required
             * Required

            Must be at least 1 rows

            This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select your preferred option to submit a Detailed Project Budget" on page 1

            Planned Expenditure + Co-investment (automatic calculation)
            Must be no more than 250 words. 
            Evidence to support planned expenditure * Required
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              Evidence to support planned co-investment * Required
              Upload new fileSelect stored file
                Must be no more than 250 words. 
                Must be no more than 250 words. 

                Refer to the 2026 Workforce Participation and Training Program Guidelines for the full conditions to this grant.

                Right to information

                Information you provide to the Department of State Growth and details of assistance may be subject to requests for public disclosure under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Tasmania).

                Personal information collection

                You are providing personal information to the Department of State Growth, which will manage that information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 2004. The personal information collected here will be used by the Department for the purpose of assessing your application and related activities. Failure to provide this information may result in your application not being assessed or records not being properly maintained. The Department may also use the information for related purposes, or disclose it to third parties in circumstances allowed for by law. You have the right to access your personal information by request to the Department and you may be charged a fee for this service.

                Declaration

                The term 'Application' means this on-line form and all attached documents.

                For and on behalf of the applicant detailed in this application, I, the undersigned, acknowledge and warrant (as the case may be) that:

                1. I have authority to provide the information contained in this application and to execute (by completion of details below) this application for and on behalf of the applicant.
                2. the department can rely upon the information and representations contained in this application (including these acknowledgements).
                3. I have read, understood and I am able to comply with all criteria, terms and conditions contained in the guidelines and application form.
                4. I have read and understood the eligibility requirements and assessment criteria for this program and declare to the best of my information, knowledge and belief, the applicant is eligible under those criteria and the information provided is true and correct.
                5. the department may undertake all necessary credit checks, organisational searches and any other checks and enquiries on the applicant as the department determines and is hereby authorised to do so.
                6. the application is made at the applicant's own cost and risk, the selection of the applicant for program funds is at the absolute discretion of the department and this application remains the property of the department.
                7. the applicant will be responsible for notifying the department in writing of any changes relating to information provided in this application. Until receipt of such notification, the department shall process the application in accordance with the information provided.
                8. grant payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a nominated bank account and the department is hereby authorised to make such payments.
                9. the department is under no obligation to verify the authority of the undersigned on the bank account details.
                10. the department will not be held responsible for delays of payment, or errors due to factors outside their reasonable control. The department reserves the right to terminate or suspend an EFT and to pay by cheque or any other manner which the department may determine.
                11. the applicant agrees to indemnify the Crown in Right of Tasmania, against all present and future legal liability, claims or proceedings for financial loss arising from, or attributable to the provision and use of the information contained in this application and/or receipt and use of grants.
                12. if a grant is awarded, the applicant must enter into a legal agreement with the department in order to receive the grant. This agreement will be on such terms and conditions as the department determines and, together with this application form and any applicable program guidelines, will form the whole agreement.
                13. I am providing personal information to the Department of State Growth, which will manage that information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 2004. The personal information collected here will be used by the department for the purpose of the grant approvals process and administering grants. Failure to provide this information may result in my grant application being unsuccessful or records not being properly maintained. The department may also use the information for related purposes, or disclose it to third parties in circumstances allowed for by law. I have the right to access my personal information by request to the department and may be charged a fee for this service.
                14. Information you provide to the Department of State Growth and details of assistance may be subject to requests for public disclosure under the Right to Information Act 2009.
                I agree * Required

                Authorised person completing this application