Lantra's Funding Opportunities

LandSkills

LandSkills is part of the Rural Development Programme for England and features all the information that you need so you can benefit from funded training.

LandSkills is managed by Lantra and has funding opportunities in the following regions: the North East, Yorkshire and Humber, South East, East, East Midlands and coming soon in the West Midlands .

Click here to find out how LandSkills can help you in your region.

Women in Work

The Women in Work programme offers funding opportunities for training to help women progress within occupations where women are significantly under-represented.

The aim is to ultimately improve the gender balance in agriculture, horticulture, land-based engineering, environmental conservation, landscape, fencing, game and wildlife management and trees and timber. 

For further information on funding and eligibility Click here

Funding Opportunities in Wales

Farming Connect Skills Development  

This is a service for farmers and growers in Wales concerned with agriculture, production horticulture and forestry.

Farming Connect gives Welsh farmers and growers the opportunity to identify their skills needs and choose from a wide range of vocational training courses.

Click here for further information.

Funding Opportunities in Scotland

There are a number of funding opportunities available in Scotland .

Developing the Next Generation of Business Leaders

This project helps Scotland 's family-run farms to prepare younger generations for taking over the reins when the older generation retires, ensuring a healthy future.

Developing Business Competencies

This project supports the development of the pig and dairy industries in Scotland .

Experience Counts

This project encourages the over 50s to undertake learning and development, giving them new skills and the opportunity to become workplace mentors.  

Click here for further information on Scotland funded opportunities

Funding Opportunities in Northern Ireland

Rural Development Programme (RDP) for Northern Ireland 2007-2013

The Rural Development Programme (RDP) is aimed at improving the economic, social and environmental conditions in rural areas throughout Northern Ireland .  Whether you are a farmer, a member of a farm family, community organisation or one of the many people who live or work in the countryside, the RDP may be able to help you. 

To find out if you are eligible for RDP funding please Click here .

Other Funding Opportunities

The Learning and Skills Council

Is a public body responsible for planning and funding education and training for everyone in England other than those in universities.

Click here to be directed to the Learning and Skills Council website.

Train to Gain

Train to Gain is the Government's flagship service to help employers of all sizes and in all sectors receive training advice and support they need to succeed.

To find out further information on Train to Gain Click here .