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Supporting further education and skills
We offer financial support to learners, staff and education providers, with the goal of expanding access to education, accelerating social mobility and building a fairer society.
Who qualifies for funding?
Grants are available to learners and staff at Silver, Gold and Platinum members of the Skills and Education Group. If you are not sure if your organisation is a member, browse our map of member organisations.

Our grants
Learner Grants
Up to £1,000 to help cover the costs of educational resources, transport, living, childcare, educational events, trips and much more
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Maria used a Learner Grant to pay some of her course fees at MADD College, so she could pursue her career ambitions in dance.
Action Research Grants
Up to £6,000 to support action research projects that improve practice, widen learner participation and increase social inclusion
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The team at DN Colleges Group built a fantastic new website to help school leavers and those not in education make the transition to college.
Resource and Facilities Grants
Up to £2,000 to deliver material improvements at learning providers
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At York College, teacher Mandy Hardy led the building of a sensory garden to provide students a peaceful and calming environment.
We’re here for learners and education providers.
Social mobility begins with equal opportunity to learn, train and participate. Together, we can all make a real difference.