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Back to Work Small Business Support Pool — QLD, 2025-26
Up to $2K available · Rolling Applications
DTET
The Back to Work Small Business Support Pool provides additional funding to Back to Work-supported employers to help retain an eligible employee. Funding of up to $2000 is available for small businesses that meet the program requirements.
Funding
Up to $2K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
until 2025-06-30
Location
Queensland
Who Can Apply
• Must have an approved Back to Work application for an employee who commenced employment from 1 July 2021 and is currently employed with the business.
• Must be a small business that employs less than 20 people.
• Must be able to articulate how the Small Business Support Pool will support retention of the Back to Work employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment.
• Only one application is allowed per approved Back to Work employee.
• Must provide quote or quotes to the value of at least $2000.
• Must declare that the business has not received and is not eligible for similar funding from the Australian Government.
• If seeking support for workplace fit-out, must provide additional information showing ownership of the premises and/or approval to update the premises.
• Application must be submitted by the employer, not an agent or other party.
Applicants must be approved Back to Work-supported employers with an approved Back to Work application for an employee who commenced employment from 1 July 2021 and is currently employed with the business. The applicant must be a small business employing fewer than 20 people, explain how the support pool funding will help retain the employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment, and submit only one application per approved Back to Work employee. Employers must provide quotes totalling at least $2000, declare they have not received and are not eligible for similar Australian Government funding, provide additional evidence for workplace fit-out requests where relevant, and submit the application directly rather than through an agent or other party.
What's Funded
Support activities or purchases backed by employer-sourced quotes that help a small business retain a Back to Work-supported employee, including possible workplace fit-out where additional premises evidence is provided.Before you apply
Check Back to Work Small Business Support Pool fit and evidence gaps before 30 June 2025
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Retention of the supported employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment and continued employment within the business.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
employmentother
Keywords
Back to Worksmall businessemployee retentionwage supportQueenslandemployersworkplace fit-out
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the Back to Work Small Business Support Pool?
The Back to Work Small Business Support Pool is a business grant offered by DTET in Australia, providing Up to $2K in funding. The Back to Work Small Business Support Pool provides additional funding to Back to Work-supported employers to help retain an eligible employee. Funding of up to $2000 is available for small businesses that meet the program requirements.
2
How much funding does the Back to Work Small Business Support Pool provide?
The Back to Work Small Business Support Pool provides Up to $2K in funding. The typical project duration is until 2025-06-30.
3
Who is eligible for the Back to Work Small Business Support Pool?
- Must have an approved Back to Work application for an employee who commenced employment from 1 July 2021 and is currently employed with the business.
- Must be a small business that employs less than 20 people.
- Must be able to articulate how the Small Business Support Pool will support retention of the Back to Work employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment.
- Only one application is allowed per approved Back to Work employee.
- Must provide quote or quotes to the value of at least $2000.
- Must declare that the business has not received and is not eligible for similar funding from the Australian Government.
- If seeking support for workplace fit-out, must provide additional information showing ownership of the premises and/or approval to update the premises.
- Application must be submitted by the employer, not an agent or other party.
4
When does the Back to Work Small Business Support Pool close?
Applications close on 30 June 2025. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
5
What activities are funded?
Support activities or purchases backed by employer-sourced quotes that help a small business retain a Back to Work-supported employee, including possible workplace fit-out where additional premises evidence is provided.
6
How do I apply for the Back to Work Small Business Support Pool?
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