Women’s Career Grants
The Women’s Career Grant supports women in Queensland who are ready to re-enter the workforce after a break.
The Women’s Career Grant provides up to $4,999 to women to help meet the costs associated with the transition back into the workforce.
The Women’s Career Grant is administered by Future Women in partnership with the Queensland Government.
About The Grant
Application Open Period
Applications will open on Monday 3 November 2025.
Grant funding is available from 3 November 2025 to 30 June 2026, or until all funds have been awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, applicants must:
- Be a woman aged 18 years or older
- Be a resident of Queensland
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits
- Be unemployed for six months or more and ready to re-enter the workforce.
- Provide all required evidence requirements as outlined here
- Not have received funding from this program previously.
Expense Categories
With the Women’s Career Grant, you can apply for up to $4,999 in assistance, made up from the following expense categories.
Workwear
Eligible expenses include:
- Office attire
- Uniforms
- Steel cap boots
- Other PPE and equipment
Technology
Eligible expenses include:
- Computer/laptop
- Software
- Assistive technology
Childcare
Eligible expenses include:
- Registered childcare fees
- Registered family day care fees
- Registered before or after school care fees
Recertification and training
Eligible expenses include:
- Accredited training/modules
- Professional development
- Relevant work licenses (i.e. white card, blue card) or professional licenses
- Textbooks and study books
Job readiness assistance
Eligible expenses include:
- CV writing
- Interview preparation (including personal care and grooming, e.g. haircut)
- Job searching (including transport)
Relocation (within Queensland)
Eligible expenses include:
- Removalists
- Bond clean
How To Apply
The grant will open for applications on Monday 3 November 2025.
If you sign up to receive updates, we will notify you when applications open.
FAQs
What funding is available?
- Grants of $4,999 are available
- Applications are processed by Future Women
- Funding is provided directly to eligible individuals by the Queensland Government
- $5 million in total is available in the 2025-26 financial year.
The funding period is from 3 November 2025 to 30 June 2026, unless funds are exhausted earlier.
Am I eligible to apply?
You can apply if you:
- Are you a woman aged 18 years or older
- Are a resident of Queensland
- Are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits
- Have been unemployed for six months or more and are ready to re-enter the workforce
- Provide all required evidence requirements
- Have not received funding from this grant previously.
What documents do I need?
You will need to submit a completed ID verification form that is signed and witnessed by a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations. The ID verification form will be made available when the grant opens.
You will need to provide photo identification to prove your identity. This could be:
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Australian or New Zealand Passport
- Certificate of Citizenship, or
- Proof of Age Card.
You will also need to provide proof that you live in Queensland. This could be:
- Utility bill
- Bank statements
- Council rates notice, or
- Lease agreement.
Where do I find a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations?
Find your nearest Justice of the Peace and/or Commissioner for Declarations here.What happens after I submit my application?
Future Women will assess your application against the eligibility criteria and eligible expenses outlined in the Queensland Government’s Guidelines for Funding.
If your application is not successful, Future Women will notify you by email.
If your application is assessed as eligible, Future Women will notify you that your application has progressed to the payment stage. You will then receive an email from the Queensland Department of Trade, Employment and Training to arrange the grant payment.