The Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) has announced that HR support grants of up to $5,000 (excl. GST) are now available for small businesses.

These grants are designed to assist small businesses in addressing their workforce challenges.

Small businesses eligible for the grant must: 

  • Have an active ABN
  • Demonstrate their principal place of business in QLD
  • Be registered for GST
  • Have < 20 employees
  • Have an annual turnover of less than $10 million
  • Demonstrate at least 50% of the business’s income is generated directly from the business
  • Declare that owners/directors are not insolvent or undischarged bankrupt

Additionally small businesses must have engaged with an Industry Workforce Advisor to complete a workforce plan that clearly identifies the workforce challenges and solutions to address these immediate HR needs through the use of the HR Support grant.

Industry Workforce Advisors have been established to provide tailored assistance to small to medium employers by developing workforce plans to address gaps in their workforce. To be eligible for the HR support grant, workforce plans must be completed in collaboration with an Industry Workforce Advisor.

Applications close on 30 June 2025 or until the $1 million of funds available are exhausted (whichever is sooner).

For all eligibility criteria and how to apply, click the Qld Govt Grant website.

Please do not hesitate to contact the MGI team if you have questions or need assistance for your application process.