If you're a Northern Territory (NT) business, you can apply for funding for initiatives that support workforce development and training.

Funding is available for initiatives that:

• lead to employment
• help train and skill the workforce for business and industry.

The Territory Workforce Program (TWP) offers grants for projects that help increase participation and completion of apprenticeships and traineeships.

This includes:

• pre-apprenticeships - short training programs that help prepare individuals for successful entry into an apprenticeship
• higher apprenticeships - on-the-job training combined with formal study leading to a diploma or advanced diploma
• other related training relevant to the needs of NT businesses and industry sectors.

When to apply

Applications are open all year.

Available categories

The program has 3 streams:

• apprenticeships and traineeships
• workforce development
• industry workforce strategies.

Who can apply

You can apply as a lead organisation if you're one of the following:

• industry association
• business
• other organisation operating in the NT.

You must have a significant permanent presence in the NT and employ NT residents.

Government agencies may be eligible under special circumstances. The department will determine if you are eligible.

Registered training organisations and schools can partner with a lead organisation.