Rutland County Council launches Rutland Skills Boost Grant (UK)

The Rutland Skills Boost Grant aims to support one of the key objectives of the Rutland Economic Strategy: To cultivate skilled workers in quality local jobs. By promoting lifelong learning, and reskilling opportunities—especially in future technologies, digital skills, and green skills. The grant will empower organisations to invest in the capabilities needed to thrive and invest in the workforce of Rutland.

This grant is specifically targeted at funding local skills needs, including technical and vocational qualifications and courses up to Level 2, training for vocational licenses, and high-value qualifications where additional skills are required. It aims to supplement existing adult skills provisions and provide more intensive or innovative training opportunities.

Funding Information

• Grant amounts
  • micro businesses (fewer than 10 employees) – up to £3,000
  • small businesses (10–49 employees) – up to £7,500
  • medium businesses (50–249 employees) – Up to £10,000
  • minimum grant – £1,000

Eligible Projects

• Funding can be used for:
  • technical and vocational qualifications up to Level 2
  • vocational licenses
  • high-value qualifications to address unmet skills needs
  • intensive or innovative training programs (both qualification and non-qualification based)

Eligibility Criteria

• The grant is available to:
  • micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs)
  • social enterprises
  • public sector organisations (for local benefit)
  • registered charities
  • parish and town councils
  • schools or academies (for wider community benefit)
• Applicants must:
  • be based and operate in Rutland
  • provide training primarily for employees aged 19+ working in Rutland
  • meet organisational and financial criteria, such as registration with HMRC and having appropriate insurance.

For more information visit Rutland County Council.