The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) has announced that HR support grants of up to $5,000 (excl. GST) are now available for Queensland small businesses.
These grants are designed to assist small businesses implement human resource (HR) measures that address workforce challenges.
Who is eligible for the grant?
Your small business must meet the following criteria:
- have an active ABN with a principal place of business in Queensland
- be registered for GST
- have at least one paid employee (excluding the business owner) but fewer than 20 employees (excluding the business owner)
- have an annual turnover of less than $10 million and can demonstrate at least 50% of the business’s income is generated directly from the business
- have owners/directors who are not insolvent or undischarged bankrupts
- have identified an immediate need for HR support; and
- work with an Industry Workforce Advisor to complete a workforce plan that clearly identifies the workforce challenges and solutions to address immediate HR needs through the use of the HR Support grant.
Who are Industry Workforce Advisors?
Industry Workforce Advisors have been established to provide tailored assistance to small to medium employers by developing workforce plans to address gaps in their workforce. These workforce plans allow small to medium businesses to access grants and initiatives relevant to their workforce challenges. To be eligible for the HR support grant, workforce plans must be completed in collaboration with an Industry Workforce Advisor.
What is the application process?
- Engage an Industry Workforce Advisor here.
- Your Industry Workforce Advisor will submit your completed workforce plan to DESBT on your behalf.
- Once DEBST has confirmed your eligibility, you will receive a link to complete your application form. Applications must include a minimum of two quotes from separate HR providers for the scope of works identified within the workforce plan for HR services to be delivered.
- Submitted online applications will be assessed by DEBST within 10 business days.
What types of HR Support can and can’t be funded?
A full overview of the types of support that can and can’t be funded is available here.
When do applications close?
Applications will be accepted up until 30 June 2025 or until the $1 million of funds available are exhausted (whichever is sooner).
Further information about this grant
All information about the HR Support grant can be found here.
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