Application process
Grants of up to £1,500 are available via Workforce development grants, the maximum grant for the development of an individual working within an organisation is £500.
Applications will be reviewed, and grants awarded on a first come first served basis until all the funding has been allocated. Grants must be confirmed before 31 January 2024 and all funded activities finished by 31 March 2024.
If you need support in prioritising your training needs and completing the application, please contact us at [email protected]
When can I apply?
The 2023-24 programme will be open for applications from the following dates:
1 May 2023 - All eligible organisations who:
- have not received a Workforce development grant in the 2022-23 programme (between April 2022 - March 2023),
- or have an annual income of less than £300,000 in the latest complete financial year (regardless of the value of previous workforce development grant),
- or were awarded less than £1,000 in the 2022-23 programme .
1 September 2023 - All other eligible organisations
Workforce Development Grants for 2023-24 are now closed!
How do I apply?
1. Complete the application form and send it to [email protected]
2. HCF will arrange for an advisor to have a phone/online consultation with you in order to go through your training needs and assess your application.3. Your application will be submitted to HCF Training and Development - and you will be informed by e-mail whether the application is approved.70 % of the agreed amount of funding will be paid upon the approval of the grant and confirmation of the training programme funded via this grant.
4. The remaining 30% will be paid on receipt of the evidence for all funded activities and completion of the final evaluation form.
Please read the application guidelines, download the application form and email it to [email protected]
Workforce Development Grants - Guidelines 2023-24
Applications will be reviewed, and grants awarded on a first come first served basis until all the funding has been allocated. Grants must be confirmed before 31 January 2024 and all funded activities finished by 31 March 2024.
Support available fully funded on request
If your organisations would like to have an advice session with one of our grants advisors prior to applying for a grant, you can receive support in prioritising your training needs and completing the application. We strongly encourage this, so please do contact us.
Feedback from previous grant applicants
“At Grove Cottage, we pride ourselves in having fully trained staff who are equipped with the necessary skills to support all our members. Challenging behaviour training is important for our staff, so they have the relevant skills and knowledge to diffuse challenging situations as they occur ensuring the safety of all members and staff. We are very grateful to HCF for funding this essential training enabling us to offer a range of inclusive fun and enriching activities to all our members within a safe and secure environment.”
Vicky Betts, Grove Cottage
“Thank you for the investment you make in staff training and development - it helps us to provide resources that enable staff to deliver their work in a way that reflects our values and gives the best possible standard of support to people living in our community.”
Watford& District Mencap Society
“Training our administrator in managing our website has greatly increased responsiveness and reduced costs in addition to enhancing the skills and self confidence of the staff member concerned.”
HACRO
