BizCover Tools of the Trade Grant

Many people entering the trades face high upfront costs for tools, safety gear, and work equipment. This grant provides financial support to reduce that burden and help new tradies build their toolkit from day one.

Each month BizCover awards grants to apprentices and trainees across Australia. The funding helps them buy essential tools and safety equipment required for their trade.

The program supports a wide range of industries including construction, electrical, plumbing, automotive, hospitality, and other skilled trades.

Grant structure
- Grant amount: $1,000 per successful applicant. 1 winner per month.
- Number of grants: 12 grants are awarded each year.
- Application cycle: Applications open on a monthly basis. Submissions due by end of each month.

Who the grant is for
- The program supports people who are completing a trade and need tools to complete their apprenticeship or traineeship.

The grant is open to all trades, including but not limited to:
• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Automotive and mechanical
• Welding and fabrication
• Hairdressing and barbering
• Commercial cookery
• Refrigeration and air conditioning
• Landscaping and horticulture
• Construction trades
• Cabinet making and joinery
• Painting and decorating.

Helps apprentices and trainees get the equipment they need to start their careers with confidence.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be studying through: TAFE, or A registered private training provider (RTO).
- Be currently undertaking training for a trade in Australia.
- Be an Australian resident or eligible to work in Australia.
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.