Funding to address barriers to women's participation in key industries
The Building Women's Careers (BWC) Program provides funding for partnerships to drive structural and cultural change and increase women’s participation and training in the construction, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and digital and technology industries.
The program offers two funding streams with grants ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000 and will cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.
Industry-based employers, registered unions, community organisations, registered charities and not-for-profits and partners with direct links to the construction, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and/or digital and technology industries.
Partnerships with other organisations are a mandatory requirement for all projects.
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Last updated: 12 February 2026