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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 in Queensland to help retain an eligible employee. Funding of up to $2000 is available for support activities linked to retaining the employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment.
Funding
Up to $2K
Closed
30 June 2025
Duration
up to 52 weeks of continuous employment retention support
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 employing fewer than 20 people.
• 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 permitted per approved Back to Work employee.
• Must provide quote or quotes to a value of at least $2000.
• Must declare they have not received and are not eligible for similar funding from the Australian Government.
• If applying for workplace fit-out support, must provide evidence they own the premises or have 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 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 business must be a small business employing fewer than 20 people. Applicants must explain how the support pool funding will help retain the 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, must not have received or be eligible for similar Australian Government funding, and if seeking workplace fit-out support must show they own the premises or have approval to update them. Applications must be submitted by the employer, not an agent or other party.
What's Funded
Activities or purchases that help a small business retain a Back to Work-supported employee, including business support items and potentially workplace fit-out costs where the applicant can demonstrate ownership of or approval to modify the premises.Expected Outcomes
Retention of the Back to Work-supported employee beyond 52 weeks of continuous employment, supported by eligible business assistance or workplace improvements.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
employmentother
Keywords
Back to Worksmall businessemployee retentionQueenslandwage supportworkplace 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 in Queensland to help retain an eligible employee. Funding of up to $2000 is available for support activities linked to retaining 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 up to 52 weeks of continuous employment retention support.
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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 1 July 2021 and is currently employed with the business.
- Must be a small business employing fewer than 20 people.
- 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 permitted per approved Back to Work employee.
- Must provide quote or quotes to a value of at least $2000.
- Must declare they have not received and are not eligible for similar funding from the Australian Government.
- If applying for workplace fit-out support, must provide evidence they own the premises or have 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 help a small business retain a Back to Work-supported employee, including business support items and potentially workplace fit-out costs where the applicant can demonstrate ownership of or approval to modify the premises.
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