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Funding to support projects that address skills gaps in priority sectors in VIC
Overview
Funding to support partnerships between industry and Victorian TAFEs or dual sector universities to co-design, develop and pilot short courses and on-the-job training that address industry skills gaps in specified priority sectors.
Eligibility Criteria
The lead applicant must meet the following criteria, as assessed by the department:
- is a legal entity with an operating presence in Victoria
- has a current Australian Business Number (ABN) and held that ABN on and from 1 January 2023
- has been registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) on and from 1 January 2023
- has met all industrial relations obligations as an employer in accordance with the National Employment Standards
- holds a Victorian Government Fair Jobs Code pre-assessment certificate, unless the lead applicant is a TAFE who are exempt from this requirement
Applicants must be one of the following:
- a business industry group or professional association that has a direct role in supporting businesses in one of the eligible industry sectors in Victoria (as determined by the department)
- a business leading on behalf of a group of businesses (such as a business with a large supply chain looking for joint training, or a business acting on behalf of a business network) located in Victoria
- a TAFE or dual sector university headquartered in Victoria (and subject to the Education and Training Reform Act 2006)
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Quick Info
Funding Amount
Up to $500,000
Closing Date
27 March 2026(-123 days left)
Eligible Locations
VIC
Eligible Business Types
University
Last updated: 16 March 2026