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Apprenticeship and Traineeship (User Choice) Funding 2026
Tender ID: 591875
Tender Details
Organisation:
Tender #:
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Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
11 August 2025
Closing Date:
15 September 2025
Tender Description
A competitive funding round is open for RTOs seeking Apprenticeship and Traineeship delivery (User Choice) funding for 4 weeks.
Training may be delivered to apprentices and trainees that are employed on a part or full time basis, or that are school-based (if qualification is approved for SBAT delivery).Private provider AHC rates are available on our website: Private provider AHC rates | NT.GOV.AU
Please note, regional and remote loading is available in instances where the trainer travels to these locations to deliver to face to face.
Who can apply?
To access User Choice funding in the NT, RTOs must:
- be registered by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), Western Australian Training Accreditation Council (WATAC) or Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)
- have approved scope of registration to deliver the training package qualification for the relevant apprenticeship or traineeship as listed in the NT apprenticeships and traineeships database
- be listed as a provider on the NT apprenticeships and traineeships database.
What is NOT funded?
- Certificate I qualifications
- Public Sector Employees (NTG or Australian Government)
- Trainees identified as existing workers in instances where the traineeship they are undertaking is NOT listed on the NT Skilled Occupation Priority List.
Funding is NOT guaranteed for funded RTOs in instances where:
- an RTO delivers in a qualification or location that is not identified in their training contract
- an RTO exceeds their allocation
- an apprentice or trainee transfers from one RTO to another.
Key dates
Round 1: User Choice funding round 2026
| Event | Date / Time |
| Applications Open | 18/08/2025 12:02 AM |
| Applications Close | 15/09/2025 3:00 PM |
Supporting Documents
| Details | Template |
| Hello, please read the manual, which will guide you to apply for the funding through Grants NT. | GrantsNT User Manual .pdf |
Contact Details
Name: Mohammad Ahmed
Role: Grant Manager
Phone: 0889357711
Email: trainingoperations@nt.gov.au