ESFA COMMUNITY TRAINING GRANTS

1. Title: ESFA COMMUNITY TRAINING GRANTS2. Awarding Authority: Groundwork UK, GB Tel: 020 7239 1390. Email: communitytraininggrants@groundwork.org.uk. Web: 3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: The Awarding Authority are administering Community Training Grants in the London North and East areas of the LEAP (London Economic and Action Partnership) funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the European Social Fund. We are also administering Training Grants in Dorset and Thames Valley Berkshire.About ESFA Community Training GrantsCommunity Training grants between £5,000 and £20,000 are available for projects supporting people who are unemployed or economically inactive, move closer towards employment, education or training.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.EligibilityApplicants 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.5. CPV Code(s): 80500000, 80530000, 853200006. NUTS code(s): UKG, UKG3, UKG317. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: London North And East8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: 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, education or training.10. The deadline for round 11 applications is 21.6.2021 (09:00).11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit: 12. Other information: DeadlinesThe deadline for round 11 applications is 9am, Monday 21st June 2021. Pre-application feedback is possible if submission is made by 9am, Monday 14th June 2021.We regularly offer application workshops which are an opportunity to learn more about the programme, get advice and ask us questions. Use the link below to sign up to our upcoming workshops on Tuesday 11th May and Thursday 20th May 2021. 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.UpdateOur easy to use online application portal has been updated based on feedback from previous grantees to better support applicants with their application.We’ve update the payout structure to include 40% on award of your grant, an additional 40% during delivery of project and 20% on completion.Community Training Grants in London North & EastWe want to reach Londoners, because the capital has the highest proportion of people in poverty of any UK region, which is exacerbated by high costs of living. There is also persistent gender, race and disability pay gaps; and a high number of Londoners without basic skills in literacy, English language, numeracy and digital skills.London North & East areas of the LEAP includes the following boroughs:Barking & DagenhamBexleyBromleyEnfieldGreenwichHaveringNewhamRedbridgeWaltham ForestIf you deliver in (Barnet, Brent, Camden, City of London, Ealing, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, Westminster) please contact Paddington Development Trust.If you deliver in (Croydon, Kingston-Upon-Thames, Merton, Richmond-Upon-Thames or Sutton), please contact London Learning Consortium on 0208 774 4040 and ask for the Contracts and Compliance Manager.Guidance on how to applyBefore 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.The prospectus provides a comprehensive overview of the scheme:The application questions allows you to read through the questions before applying. Please note, you cannot use this document to apply:If you have any additional questions please check our FAQs:About the FundersThe 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. ESFA in London is managed by the Greater London Authority who acts as the Intermediate Body for ESFA under the strategic direction of the Mayor and the London Economic Action Partnership (LEAP).For more information contact awarding authority emailTKR-2021527-EX-1621304# funding opportunity