Renfrewshire’s Local Employability Partnership welcomes proposals for delivery of employability related activity from April 2025 to March 2026  across 8 different themes/priority groups that it has identified following a robust needs assessment process.

1. People for whom a lack of English language skills is impacting on their ability to progress into work.  (Stages 1 and 2)
2. Unemployed (or low income) residents requiring vocational skills to progress into employment.
3. Unemployed people or low- income residents wishing to pursue self- employment (Stages 3-5)
4. Unemployed or economically inactive people with disabilities or long-term conditions (Stages 1-5)
5. Unemployed or low paid parents/kinship carers. (all stages)
6. Unemployed or economically inactive Renfrewshire residents whose mental health is negatively impacting on their ability to engage with employability support; progress towards or into employment; and/or sustain employment or training.
7. Justice System experienced population (Stages 1-5)
8. School leavers/unemployed or economically inactive young people including care experienced young people.  (Stages 2-4) 

Proposals are sought from across the third, public (including education) and private sectors.

The closing date for applications is the 31 January 2025.

Any queries should be directed to kay.mcintosh@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Information sessions for those interested will take place via Teams on Monday 13 Jan 10am – 12 noon and Monday 20 Jan 10am – 12 noon.

Grant Guidance

Application Form 

Appendix 1 - Budget Template for applicants