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Building Women's Careers Program

Australian Government · Australia

The Building Women's Careers Program provides grants for partnerships that address structural and cultural barriers to women’s participation and training in construction, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital and technology industries. It supports projects that increase women’s access to VET pathways and employment in male-dominated occupations.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$500K – $5M

Closed

9 Dec 2024

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Must be an industry-based employer, registered union, community organisation, registered charity or not-for-profit Must have direct links to construction, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and/or digital and technology industries Partnerships with other organisations are mandatory for all projects Projects must address structural and cultural barriers to women’s participation in VET and employment
Applicants are industry-based employers, registered unions, community organisations, registered charities and not-for-profits, and partners with direct links to the construction, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and/or digital and technology industries. Partnerships with other organisations are a mandatory requirement for all projects. The program funds projects under two streams and covers up to 100% of eligible expenditure.

What's Funded

Partnership projects that drive structural and cultural change in workplaces and VET pathways, including developing and delivering innovative and scalable initiatives, implementing gender equality policies and strategies, improving employment conditions and flexibility, and reducing barriers that prevent women from accessing and participating in training and work.

Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include strong and enduring partnerships, increased women’s participation in VET and male-dominated industries, improved recruitment, promotion and retention of women, better workplace policies and conditions supporting gender equality and caring responsibilities, and practical evidence of changes that can be applied more broadly across the economy.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitcompanyother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

trainingemploymentcommunityother

Keywords

womencareersvocational education and trainingVETconstructionclean energyadvanced manufacturingdigital technology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Building Women's Careers Program?

The Building Women's Careers Program is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $500K – $5M in funding. The Building Women's Careers Program provides grants for partnerships that address structural and cultural barriers to women’s participation and training in construction, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital and technology industries. It supports projects that increase women’s access to VET pathways and employment in male-dominated occupations.

How much funding does the Building Women's Careers Program provide?

The Building Women's Careers Program provides $500K – $5M in funding.

Who is eligible for the Building Women's Careers Program?

Must be an industry-based employer, registered union, community organisation, registered charity or not-for-profit Must have direct links to construction, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and/or digital and technology industries Partnerships with other organisations are mandatory for all projects Projects must address structural and cultural barriers to women’s participation in VET and employment

When does the Building Women's Careers Program close?

Applications closed on 9 Dec 2024.

What activities are funded?

Partnership projects that drive structural and cultural change in workplaces and VET pathways, including developing and delivering innovative and scalable initiatives, implementing gender equality policies and strategies, improving employment conditions and flexibility, and reducing barriers that prevent women from accessing and participating in training and work.

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