Young people in Devon can now apply for grants to help them get into training and employment or to set up their own business.
There are two funding opportunities:
Training & Employment Support Grant
Up to £500 for any young person (16 to 30) who is entering training, an apprenticeship or starting a job after being unemployed. The grant can be used for essential items to help access training or employment, for example, interview clothing and travel costs.
South West Enterprise Fund
Up to £2,000 for young people (18 to 30) with plans to start their own business within 6 months or have a business trading for less than 2 years. The grant is for costs directly related to the business, for example, purchasing equipment or machinery, printing marketing material or purchasing stock. You must have a business bank account for the funds to be paid into.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Grants to help young people in Devon to access training and employment opportunities or set up their own business
Application deadline:
Applications may be submitted at any time
Fund description:
https://www.youngdevon.org/skills/south-west-enterprise-fund-grants