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Back to Work Small Business Support Pool — QLD
Up to $2K available
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 already have an approved Back to Work application.
Funding
Up to $2K
Closed
30 June 2025
Location
Queensland
Who Can Apply
• Must have an approved Back to Work application for an employee who commenced employment from 2021-07-01 and is currently employed with the business.
• Must be a small business employing fewer than 20 people.
• Must explain how the funding will support retention of the Back to Work employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment.
• Only one application is permitted per approved Back to Work employee.
• Must provide quote or quotes totalling at least 2000.
• Must declare they have not received, and are not eligible for, Australian Government funding for a similar purpose.
• If applying for workplace fit-out, must provide evidence of ownership of the business premises or approval to update the premises.
• Application must be submitted by the employer, not an agent or other party.
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. The applicant must be a small business employing fewer than 20 people. The applicant must explain how the Small Business Support Pool will help retain the Back to Work employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment. Only one application is allowed per approved Back to Work employee. Employers must provide quotes totalling at least $2000 and must declare they have not received, and are not eligible for, Australian Government funding for a similar purpose. For workplace fit-out requests, additional evidence is required to show ownership of the premises or approval to modify them. Applications must be submitted by the employer, 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 beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment, including workplace fit-out where additional ownership or premises approval evidence is provided.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Retention of the supported employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment and evidence that the funded support contributes to ongoing employment.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
employmentother
Keywords
Back to Worksmall businessemployee retentionwage supportQueenslandworkplace fit-outemployment
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 already have an approved Back to Work application.
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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.
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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 2021-07-01 and is currently employed with the business.
- Must be a small business employing fewer than 20 people.
- Must explain how the funding will support retention of the Back to Work employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment.
- Only one application is permitted per approved Back to Work employee.
- Must provide quote or quotes totalling at least 2000.
- Must declare they have not received, and are not eligible for, Australian Government funding for a similar purpose.
- If applying for workplace fit-out, must provide evidence of ownership of the business premises or approval to update the premises.
- Application must be submitted by the employer, not an agent or other party.
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When does the Back to Work Small Business Support Pool close?
Applications closed on 30 June 2025.
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What activities are funded?
Activities or purchases that support a small business to retain its Back to Work-supported employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment, including workplace fit-out where additional ownership or premises approval evidence is provided.
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How do I apply for the Back to Work Small Business Support Pool?
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