Remote Australia Employment Service Closed Non-Competitive Grant Opportunity

# 🇦🇺 Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) Grant Opportunity The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is offering a Closed Non-Competitive grant opportunity for the **Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES)**, replacing the Community Development Program (CDP) from November 1, 2025. This initiative, categorized under **Employment Services (201002)**, aims to create more opportunities for **job seekers** and **service providers** across over 2,600 **remote Australian communities**. With **$1.151 billion** in total funding, RAES will support approximately 40,000 job seekers currently receiving income support, enabling them to **upskill**, address **employment barriers**, find **pathways to work**, and contribute to their communities. Successful RAES providers will collaborate with communities and job seekers to deliver flexible **employment support**, including **training**, **mentoring**, and connecting individuals with opportunities, potentially those arising from the **Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) program**. ## ✨ Eligibility and Application This is an **invited-only closed non-competitive grant**. To be eligible, organizations must have been invited by the NIAA and intend to operate in one or more **RAES regions** (formerly CDP regions). Eligible entity types include: * Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporations * Companies incorporated in Australia * Incorporated associations or cooperatives * Organizations established via Commonwealth or state/territory legislation * Australian state/territory and local government bodies * Incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust * Partnerships * Consortia with an eligible lead organization Applicants must possess an **Australian Business Number (ABN)** (exemptions possible), be **GST registered** where relevant, have an Australian bank account, be financially viable, maintain adequate insurance, and be compliant with all relevant legislation (e.g., Fair Work Act, Superannuation Act, WHS). ## 📝 Application Process Invited organizations must submit their **online application form** to the NIAA. An electronic Application ID Number will be provided upon submission. For questions during the application period, contact remoteemploymentservice@niaa.gov.au or call 1800 079 098. The NIAA does not provide financial or legal advice.