Skills and Opportunities Fund – United Kingdom
Deadline: Ongoing
The County Durham Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Skills and Opportunities Fund to provide grants to enable unemployed individuals living in County Durham and Darlington who require help for accredited training programmes.
This programme is made up of a number of funds managed on behalf of the donors by the Foundation.
The Programme aims to provide grants to enable unemployed individuals living in County Durham and Darlington who require help to carry out accredited training programmes.
Funding Information
Grants of up to £1,000 will be considered. Due to the limited funds available each year, applications that demonstrate a particular need due to the personal circumstances of the individual (e.g. hardship) will be given priority.
What type of funding can you apply for?
Educational or tuition fees
Study aids
Books
Training courses
Equipment for courses
What the fund will not consider?
Contribution towards course fees where the course fee is in excess of £1,000
Higher education fees
Items which are the responsibility of an employer or third party to provide
Any item/activity where there is a statutory obligation to provide
Gap year activities unless there is a well demonstrated educational element
Any individual need where the need for funding is not well demonstrated
IT equipment except in exceptional circumstances
Eligibility Criteria
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Applications are invited from support/health/social workers or other professionals working in related fields supporting clients wishing to get into education, training or employment.
For more information, visit https://www.cdcf.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/grants-for-individuals/skills-and-opportunities-fund/