The Workforce Connect Fund was designed to support investment in industry and community-led projects that help to solve problems related to attracting, retaining and participation in the workforce.
Its aim is to drive systemic, industry-wide change that improves workforce outcomes for employers, employees and jobseekers.
The fund provided grants for large, scalable projects delivered by industry peak bodies and community peak organisations to implement innovative ways to attract and retain employees now and in the future.
Eligible organisations were able to apply for funding of up to $1 million per project. Successful organisations are given 24 months to complete their projects.
View the successful projects under the Workforce Connect Fund.
Benefits of the Workforce Connect Fund
Support for local businesses
Employers within specific industries will benefit from large-scale projects completed under the Workforce Connect Fund by having greater access to resources such as:
- human resources support and advice
- new information technology platforms or systems
- new mentoring or coaching services.
Support for local jobseekers
Job seekers looking to enter a specific industry will benefit from large-scale projects delivered under the Workforce Connect Fund by having greater access to resources such as:
- specific pre-employment programs
- new industry work experience programs
- standardised entry level requirement materials for specific industries.
Help and information
- Read the Workforce Connect Fund 2025–26 funding guidelines.
- Read the Workforce Connect Fund terms and conditions.
- Read the frequently asked questions (FAQs).
- View a slide deck of a recent information session
- View the successful projects from the 2025–26 funding round.
- View the successful projects from the 2023–24 funding round.
- View the successful projects from the 2022–23 funding round.
For all general enquiries for the Workforce Connect Fund, phone 1300 369 935 or email wcf@dtet.qld.gov.au.
Last updated 17 July 2026
