Funding opportunities for maritime sector employers to support workforce skills development
If you’re an employer in the maritime sector there are federal and state funding schemes available that may help with professional development and support opportunities for upskilling employees.
Each of the opportunities listed below have conditions applicants need to comply with. There may also be time limits on availability, a limited number of successful applicants or other restrictions which determine whether an application is successful.
NSW
- Smart & Skilled program: Subject to availability and eligibility requirements, employees can apply for subsidised training for their employees
Northern Territory
- Skills NT Grant: The Northern Territory Government provides grants for the delivery and support of VET training.
Tasmania
- Skills Tasmania: A range of funding programs of delivery of nationally recognised training are available for Registered Training Organisations.
Please note that the above information was last updated on 3 July 2026. Many programs and scholarships operate on annual or limited application rounds, and availability, eligibility and funding may change.
If you know of a funding opportunity that isn’t listed, please contact us at maritimeskills@isajsc.org.au.