Funding for QLD small business employers to help them retain employees

Overview

The Small Business Support Pool is available to employers who have been approved for a Back to Work Incentive Payment and need assistance to support the continued employment of their Back to Work eligible employee.

The funding may be used for activities to support and retain an employee, including:

• training, mentoring and coaching
• digital solutions and upgrades
• workplace fit outs.

Check if you can apply

Businesses can apply for one Small Business Support Pool payment per approved Back to Work Agreement.

To be eligible, the business must:

• have an active Back to Work Employer Incentive Payment and/or Youth Boost payment agreement for a current employee whose employment started on or after 1 July 2021
• have employed the Back to Work employee for at least 12 weeks
• employ less than 20 people
• explain how the funding will help the business retain the Back to Work employee.