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Back to Work Small Business Support Pool
DTET · Australia
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 have an approved Back to Work application.
Funding
Up to $2K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
up to 52 weeks of employee retention support
Location
Queensland
Who Can Apply
• Applicants 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.
• Applicants must be a small business employing less than 20 people.
• Applicants must be able to explain how the Small Business Support Pool will support retention of the Back to Work employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment.
• The approved Back to Work employer is eligible for one application per approved Back to Work employee.
• Employers must provide quotes to the value of at least $2000.
• Employers must declare that they have not received or are not eligible for funding for a similar purpose under the Australian Government.
• Applicants seeking support for workplace fit-out must provide additional information showing they own the premises and/or have approval to update the premises.
• Applications must be submitted by the employer, not an agent or other party.
Applicants must be 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, must not have received or be eligible for similar Australian Government funding, and if seeking workplace fit-out support may need to show they own the premises or have approval to modify them. Applications must be submitted by the employer directly, not by an agent or other party.
What's Funded
Activities or purchases that support a small business to retain its Back to Work-supported employee, including workplace fit-out or other employer-sourced quoted items related to retention.Expected Outcomes
Retention of the Back to Work-supported employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
employmentother
Keywords
Back to Worksmall businessemployee retentionwage supportQueenslandemployersworkplace fit-out
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 have an approved Back to Work application.
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 up to 52 weeks of employee retention support.
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Who is eligible for the Back to Work Small Business Support Pool?
- Applicants 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.
- Applicants must be a small business employing less than 20 people.
- Applicants must be able to explain how the Small Business Support Pool will support retention of the Back to Work employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment.
- The approved Back to Work employer is eligible for one application per approved Back to Work employee.
- Employers must provide quotes to the value of at least $2000.
- Employers must declare that they have not received or are not eligible for funding for a similar purpose under the Australian Government.
- Applicants seeking support for workplace fit-out must provide additional information showing they own the premises and/or have approval to update the premises.
- Applications 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.
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What activities are funded?
Activities or purchases that support a small business to retain its Back to Work-supported employee, including workplace fit-out or other employer-sourced quoted items related to retention.
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How do I apply for the Back to Work Small Business Support Pool?
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