Application procedure

Conditions of the grant

The Skills NT grant is for the delivery of VET, a nationally recognised qualification, skillset or units of competency and support for the delivery of VET in one or more of the defined focus areas:

• equity groups
• skilling pathways
• skills building for industries and occupations experiencing high demand across NT
• innovative approaches to apprenticeship and traineeship delivery
• Aboriginal Territorians, particularly in regional or remote locations.

VET delivery is funded in accordance with the private provider Annual Hours Curriculum (AHC) rates.

Who can apply

The following entities are eligible to apply for the Skills NT grant:

• registered training organisations (RTO)
• industry associations
• businesses and organisations with an ABN that have been operating for at least one year.

Joint applications are permitted, provided a lead applicant is identified to drive the program.

Note: The department reserves the right to decide, at its discretion, if an applicant meets the criteria.

How to apply

• Complete the Skills NT grant application form on the GrantsNT website.
  • go to https://grantsnt.nt.gov.au/.
• Provide the required supporting information, including:
  • ­the nationally recognised qualification, units of competency, or skill set for which you are requesting training or support funds
  • the RTO that will deliver the training or alternative providers
  • ­a training delivery plan outlining the course content, schedule, and delivery method
  • ­quotes from suppliers with the expertise and experience needed when requesting Skilling support funds
  • ­the occupational outcome that the grant will support
  • a business case with evidence of engagement and support from industry, business, and the community.

What cannot be funded

Skills NT grant funds cannot be used for:

• activity that can be funded by Australian Government or other NT Government grant programs
• capital expenditure
• recurrent activities
• core business
• supplementing funding in an existing project
• activity that provides, or may be perceived to provide, commercial advantage
• an established fee for service market
• development of NT Government or Australian Government employees.