There are still limited funds available for training grants for any businesses in Stoke on Trent or East Staffordshire.

Stoke on Trent Businesses

New Applications:

  • Eligible businesses can now apply for up to £1,000 towards the cost of training (excluding mandatory training), with a minimum of two employees attending.
  • Sole Traders: A maximum grant of £500 is available.

 Top-Up for Previous Applicants:

Businesses that previously received a grant of £500 can now apply for an additional £500.

Examples:

If £500 was claimed, an additional £500 can now be requested.

If £200 was claimed previously, an additional £800 can now be requested.

Key Details:

  • Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage early applications.
  • All training needs to be completed or started on or before 28th February 2025

 

East Staffordshire Businesses

New Applications:

  • Eligible businesses can apply for up to £500 towards the cost of training (excluding mandatory training)

Key Details:

  • Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage early applications.
  • All training needs to be completed or started on or before 28th February 2025

 

If you’re aware of businesses that may benefit from this funding, please forward their details to @Lynn Aspinall for Stoke Grants and @Anne Jones for East Staffordshire. To arrange a meeting to conduct a training needs analysis and explain the process further.