Groundwork London are administering Community Training Grants in the Thames Valley Berkshire area of the LEAP (London Economic and Action Partnership) funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the European Social Fund.
Applications for ESFA Community Training Grants closed on Friday 21st January 2022. However, if you’re interested, please complete the form to demonstrate expression of interest should additional ESFA funds become available; those that have completed the form will be shortlisted and contacted in the instance that funds are made available.
About ESFA Community Training Grants
Community Training grants between £5,000 and £20,000 are available for projects supporting people who are unemployed or economically inactive, move closer towards employment.
We fund a range of innovative projects which help prepare participants for work by providing opportunities to learn and upskill in anything from industry-specific training to developing soft-skills. Participants must be over 16 years or age and eligible to work in the UK.
Watch our video to see some of the projects we’ve funded:
Eligibility
- Expression of Interest applicants must be either third sector organisations or small organisations (less than 49 employees).
- Your organisation must have an annual turnover of less than €10 million Euros, please see currency convertor.
- Participants must be over 16 years of age and eligible to work in the UK.
Deadlines
Applications for ESFA Community Training Grants closed on Friday 21st January 2022. However, we are accepting expression of interest from applicants should additional ESFA funds become available; those that have completed the form will be shortlisted and contacted in the instance that funds are made available. Please find the link to the form at the top of this page.
Funding is now available for the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP. Make sure to attend our upcoming Application Workshop on Monday 10th January 2021 at 2pm – 4:30pm. We will be talking about the application process, what the funders are looking for, their projects and how to make your bids or Expression of Interest as strong as possible. Register below.
By signing up to the mailing list we will keep you updated on the progress of Community Training Grants in this area. The pre-panel review deadline has been extended to Friday 14th January, with the closing date now falling on Friday 21st January 2022.
If you have any queries or questions about your application, please do get in touch with the grants team on communitytraininggrants@groundwork.org.uk or call 020 7239 1390
We also have a recording of one of our previous sessions available to watch in your own time. You may access this training using the link below.
Please note we are expecting competition to increase as the programme continues, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.
Update
- Our easy-to-use online application portal has been updated based on feedback from previous grantees to better support applicants with their application.
- We’ve updated the payout structure to include 40% on the award of your grant, an additional 40% during delivery of the project and 20% on completion.
In light of COVID-19: Groundwork is in contact with funders in relation to making reasonable adjustments for applicants/grantees where possible. We will provide updates as we get them and advise organisations to deliver in line with government guidelines. If you have any queries please do get in touch with our team on communitytraininggrants@groundwork.org.uk.
Community Training Grants in Thames Valley Berkshire
We want to support projects in Thames Valley Berkshire as the area is home to some of the many deprived local authorities such as Slough and Reading, resulting in higher levels of unemployment and economically inactive individuals. Through the ESFA Community Training Grants we hope that localised solutions can be implemented in the Thames Valley Berkshire area to address these issues and to ensure that residents can access the employment opportunities being created in the local economy.
Thames Valley Berkshire:
- West Berkshire
- Reading
- Bracknell
- Wokingham
- Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
- Slough
Guidance on how to apply
Before beginning your application, we suggest that you read through the guidance documents provided below. These documents are designed to help you put together a strong application, and to ensure that your organisation and project meets the eligibility criteria. You can then complete the Expression of Interest form below to start your application with us and get further support.
The prospectus provides a comprehensive overview of the scheme:
Applications for ESFA Community Training Grants closed on Friday 21st January 2022.
About the Funders
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is accountable for funding education and skills for children, young people and adults.
The European Social Fund (ESF) invests in opportunities across the European Union, with a focus on improving employment and education.
ESFA and ESF are co-financing Community Training Grants to offer skills, training and employment opportunities for individuals who are unemployed or economically inactive.
For more information contact communitytraininggrants@groundwork.org.uk – 020 7239 1390.
