Developing high-quality career development services through innovative partnerships
Grants to deliver innovative career guidance services and enhance partnerships between industry, employers, schools and tertiary institutions to support career development, with a focus in Round Three on career opportunities and pathways for women.
Funding supports projects of up to 12 months.
To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be one of the following entities:
- an entity, incorporated in Australia
- an incorporated not for profit organisation
- a secondary school that is registered with a state or territory authority
- an Australian local government agency or body as defined in section 14 of the guidelines
- an Australian State/Territory Government agency or body
Joint applications are mandatory and you must have a lead organisation who is the main driver of the project and is eligible to apply.
A government school that does not have its own ABN may apply using their state or territory department’s ABN in their application.
Applications will only be accepted where you have identified one or more partners that will support delivery of your project.
You must include partners from both categories (unless you are one of the categories) below:
- (1) a school/group of schools, a tertiary education provider/group or a community organisation/group, or a career advisory organisation/body
- and (2) an employer/employer group, industry body (including business bodies) or training provider (including group training organisations)
If the lead applicant falls under one category, you only need to include a partner from the other category.
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Last updated: 12 February 2026