--- title: Wage Subsidy Grants description: The last post in our series about Government grants, wage subsidies. There are two different grants available for businesses who employ jobseekers. 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This month we have covered a variety of [grants](https://blog.beyonddebt.com.au/business-growth-grants) that businesses are able to apply for to gain assistance in starting or growing your company. All grants have been offered by the Australian or Queensland governments. ![wage subsidy job active](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/ws_what_is_wsv2.jpg?width=450&name=ws_what_is_wsv2.jpg) Image retrieved from jobsearch.gov.au ## Wage Subsidies Wage Subsidies are available for eligible businesses in order to give them the means to hire qualified jobseekers in long term positions. The offered incentives are up to $10 000 (including GST) which may be available to eligible applicants. If successful, he subsidy will be paid to your business over a period of six months, however you will be able to request an initial payment of 40%, which will be approved on a case by case basis. ![wage subsidy worker young](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/beautiful-girl-headset-209204.jpg?width=450&name=beautiful-girl-headset-209204.jpg) ## Eligibility The minimum eligibility requirements are as follows: - The business must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) - The business must be a private, non-government organisation - The employer must hire a qualified jobseeker who can retain their position long-term (subsidies are not available for contract or temporary jobs) - The business must not have previously received a subsidy for the employee in question ![grant wage subsidy job](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/apron-celebration-cute-763934.jpg?width=450&name=apron-celebration-cute-763934.jpg) ## Available Grants There are a two main grants available for different situations. ### $10 00 Incentive A business is eligible for a grant of up to $10 000 if they hire an individual who meets at least one of the following criteria: - Is 15 - 24 years old - Is over the age of 50 - Is an Indigenous Australian ![wage subsidy grant young worker](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/adult-beautiful-caucasian-914931.jpg?width=450&name=adult-beautiful-caucasian-914931.jpg) ### $6 500 Incentive A business is eligible for a grant of up to $6 500 if they hire an individual who meets at least one of the following criteria: - Is 25 - 29 years old - Has been registered with a recruitment agency for one year or longer - Is a single parent or principal caregiver For more information, or to apply visit [Job Active](https://jobsearch.gov.au/employer-info/wage-subsidies).   ###### Ready to become debt free? #### Take the first step to a debt free future [Ready to become debt free?](https://info.beyonddebt.com.au/request-a-consultation) ### You might find these interesting - ##### [Personal Finance Basics](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/blog/topic/personal-finance-basics) ## [The Worst Degrees to Study](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/blog/the-worst-degrees-to-study) - ###### Ben Paris - ###### 06 Jul 2022 - ##### [Personal Finance Basics](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/blog/topic/personal-finance-basics) ## [Couple’s Money – How to Budget Together](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/blog/couples-money-how-to-budget-together) - ###### Ben Paris - ###### 06 Jul 2022 - ##### [Personal Finance Basics](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/blog/topic/personal-finance-basics) ## [The 10 Cheapest Places to live in Australia](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/blog/the-10-cheapest-places-to-live-in-australia) - ###### Ben Paris - ###### 01 Jun 2022 - [Personal Finance Basics (126)](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/blog/tag/personal-finance-basics) - [Handle Money (100)](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/blog/tag/handle-money) - [Everyday Expenses (61)](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/blog/tag/everyday-expenses) - [Affordable Living (50)](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/blog/tag/affordable-living) - [Build Savings (33)](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/blog/tag/build-savings) ## Ready to become debt free? #### Speak with one of our specialists to start your future [![About Beyond Debt](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2583772/e771166e-724a-4461-9ee9-fd819c4c0fe2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2583772/e771166e-724a-4461-9ee9-fd819c4c0fe2) [![Get Help](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2583772/8ac6a951-8425-44d9-91d4-0928fca0084e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2583772/8ac6a951-8425-44d9-91d4-0928fca0084e) #### [![Phone](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/hubfs/Assets%202019/Images/Button%20Copy.svg)![](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/hubfs/Beyond%20Debt%20October2017/small-icon.svg)**1300 284 091**](tel:1300%20284%20091) - ![Family-Owned-transparent-300x158](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Assets%202019/Images/Family-Owned-transparent-300x158.png?width=115&name=Family-Owned-transparent-300x158.png) - ![pipa_logo_transparent_300w_100h](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Assets%202019/Images/pipa_logo_transparent_300w_100h.png?width=151&name=pipa_logo_transparent_300w_100h.png) - ![Feefo](https://www.beyonddebt.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Feefo.png?width=115&name=Feefo.png) ##### Debt Help ##### Company ##### Resources Beyond Debt is a trading name of DCS Group Aust Pty Ltd. 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