Funding Glossary
There are a number of organisations that offer funding to individuals and to organisations:-
Business Link
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home
Grants and awards vary regionally, contact your local business link for detailed information.
Career Development Loans and Adult Learning Grant
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/DG_96
A personal loan, or amounts between £300 and £10000 to support learning for upto 2 years. During the period of learning the interest on the loan is paid by The Learning Skills Council.
Construction Skills – England, Wales, Scotland
http://www.cskills.org/levy-grant/grant/index.aspx
If your organisation contributes to the Levy Scheme, you may be eligible for funding under Grant A09 – Technical and Professional Attendance.
Department of Work and Pensions Training
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/LookingForWork/index.htm
For those in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance, please contact your local benefit centre for further information about training allowances.
ELCAS
http://www.EnhancedLearningCredits.com
The MoD's Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC) is an initiative to promote lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces
Train to Gain
http://www.traintogain.gov.uk
Quick Course Search
DEFRA
Kidde Fire Trainers
Imtech G&H
British Waterways Marinas Ltd
Robert Woodhead Ltd
Power On Connections
KHS-UK Ltd