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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 eligible Back to Work-supported employers to help retain a supported employee. Funding of up to $2,000 is available for small businesses that can show how the support will help retain the employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment.
Funding
Up to $2K
Closed
30 June 2025
Duration
until 2025-06-30
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 fewer 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 quote or quotes to the value of at least $2,000.
• 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 demonstrating they own the business 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 approved Back to Work 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 and 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 $2,000, must not have received or be eligible for similar Australian Government funding for the same purpose, and applications must be submitted by the employer rather than an agent. If seeking support for workplace fit-out, applicants must provide additional information showing they own the premises or have approval to update them.
What's Funded
Activities or purchases supported by employer-sourced quotes that help a small business retain an approved Back to Work-supported employee, including workplace fit-out where additional premises evidence is provided.Expected Outcomes
Retention of the Back to Work-supported employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
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 eligible Back to Work-supported employers to help retain a supported employee. Funding of up to $2,000 is available for small businesses that can show how the support will help retain the employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment.
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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. The typical project duration is until 2025-06-30.
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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 fewer 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 quote or quotes to the value of at least $2,000.
- 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 demonstrating they own the business premises and/or have approval to update the premises.
- Applications 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 supported by employer-sourced quotes that help a small business retain an approved Back to Work-supported employee, including workplace fit-out where additional premises evidence is provided.
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How do I apply for the Back to Work Small Business Support Pool?
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