BizCover Tools of the Trade Grant

Program overview

The BizCover Tools of the Trade Grant helps apprentices and trainees get the equipment they need to start their careers with confidence.

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 currently training in a trade and need tools to complete their apprenticeship or traineeship.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be studying through:
   • TAFE, or
   • A registered private training provider (RTO).
2. Be currently undertaking training for a trade in Australia.
3. Be an Australian resident or eligible to work in Australia.
4. Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.

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

For full list of TAFE courses and their equivalence:

• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/automotive
• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/aviation-and-aircraft-maintenance
• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/building-and-construction-trades
• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/carpentry-joinery-and-furniture
• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/civil-construction-and-surveying
• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/engineering
• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/electrotechnology
• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/farming-and-primary-production
• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/food-and-hospitality
• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/hair-and-beauty
• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/mining-and-resources
• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/trade-and-logistics 

Application Process

Applicants must submit an online application through the BizCover website.

Applications typically require:

1. Personal details
2. Training provider details
3. Proof of course enrolment
4. Details about the applicant’s trade
5. A short paragraph explaining:
   • why the tools are needed
   • how the grant would help their training or career

Duration

Applications Open: 12:01am, Wednesday 1 April 2026
Applications Closed: 11:59pm, Wednesday 31 March 2027

Selection Process

Applications are assessed each month.

The selection panel reviews submissions based on several factors:

• Demonstrated need for tools or equipment
• Commitment to completing their training
• Clarity of how the grant will support their career
• Overall quality of the application

Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for additional information before a final decision is made.