Funding

WHAT CAN BE FUNDED

This list is not exhaustive but a grant of up to £500 can be applied for, for items including:

• Study of vocational or general education courses from Entry Level up to Level 4 (See eligible courses at https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• Tools or equipment for a job or qualification e.g. uniforms, knives, boots.
• Part course and or tuition fees.
• Childcare costs to support lone parents access education and training.
• Residential – educational short courses.
• Business Plan, Marketing and Consultations.
• Agreed support for Year 9 students involved in TWACFT project
• Business start-up planning/organisation
• Materials, instruments or other equipment for cultural and performing arts projects.
• Cultural arts Videos, conferences/seminars, exhibitions
• Research to improve community relations
• Supporting cultural exchange to improve community relations

WHAT CANNOT BE FUNDED

This list is not exhaustive but will include:

• Requests for retrospective grants
• Requests for more than £500
• Gap year or overseas projects
• Primary/Secondary School projects not under the TWACFT agreement
• Non-vocational training courses not suitable for entry into employment. See https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships#fil=uk for eligible qualifications.
• Costs associated with Level 4 courses and above e.g. HNC, HND, degree or post graduate courses or courses of an equivalent level.