Apply for Barr Education and Training Fund Programme (UK)

Deadline: Ongoing

Applicants are now invited to apply for the Barr Education and Training Fund Programme to help them access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment.

The Barr Education & Training Fund aims to improve the opportunities and livelihoods of people living in Barr.

Courses leading to formal or recognised qualifications will be favoured. However, other courses will also be considered where you can demonstrate how the skills and knowledge gained will realistically support you in securing or retaining a job. Apprentices can also apply, provided should this be a cost you cannot claim back from your employer or another agency.

Funding Information

The maximum award is:
- First time applicants: up to £1,500
- Second time applicants: up to £1,000
- Any further applications: up to £500 per year.

Eligible Activities

Awards can cover costs that are directly related to attending your course or apprenticeship, including:
- Course fees, where these costs cannot be waived or funded through another means
- Study aids and equipment e.g. laptops, software, stationery
- Technical aids/equipment e.g. specialist clothing relating to the course, tools, other specialist equipment – Up to £700)
- Travel e.g. bus, train or petrol
- Accommodation costs
- Driving lessons and driving theory test (where an education or training opportunity is distant from the individual’s residence and public transport is not a viable option) – Up to £1200.

Ineligible Activities

You cannot apply for funding for any costs incurred before a decision has been made on your application (retrospective funding). They will not fund training or equipment that your employer should provide for you or necessary for you to carry out your current job.
Apprentices cannot apply for any cost that can be claimed back from their employer or another source.

Eligibility Criteria