Regional Employment Trials
A local approach to employment projects
Last Updated: 23 March 2021
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Regional Employment Trials
The Regional Employment Trials creates an opportunity for local stakeholders in 10 eligible regions to deliver employment related projects.
Applications are closed.
What do you get?
Grants between $7500 and $200,000.
Who is this for?
Local government, Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees and incorporated entities such as businesses and not-for-profits who want to deliver employment projects in selected regions.
Overview
The objectives of the program are to deliver:
- strong connections between regional stakeholders, including employment services providers
- employment initiatives that meet local needs
- improved awareness of local labour markets
- the potential for improved regional employment outcomes
Your project must demonstrate that it:
- provides opportunities and assistance to help unemployed people prepare for and find work
- has at least $10,000 in eligible expenditure
You must complete your project by 31 May 2021.
The Regional Employment Trials program is closed to applications.
