Learning Fund

Unlock your potential with the Learning Fund, designed to help Antrim and Newtownabbey residents build new skills, gain recognised qualifications and move closer to the job or career they want. Funded by the Labour Market Partnership, this programme offers up to £500 for training or up to £1,000 for HGV/Coach licences, supporting pathways that lead directly to employment or career advancement.

Limited funding is available, so apply early and take the next step toward your future. Download Guidance Notes Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Learning Fund Application Guidance Notes (pdf document).

FAQs can be found here: Learning Fund FAQs (pdf document). Please ensure you have read and understand the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Grants and Funding Policy prior to submitting an application Important Dates: Call 2 Applications Reopen: 2 March 2026 Applications Close: 20 March 2026 Grant Information Sessions Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council deliver grants and funding information sessions throughout the year to offer guidance and support to those looking to submit an application.

Details of the next upcoming workshops and how to book. Contact Us For help with your application or the online portal, contact the Funding Unit via: E.

fundingunit@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk T. 0300 123 4568 For queries about the programme, contact Antrim and Newtownabbey Labour Market Partnership Team via: E.

skills@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk T. 0300 123 4568 Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Learning Fund Application Guidance Notes (pdf document).

FAQs can be found here: Learning Fund FAQs (pdf document). Please ensure you have read and understand the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Grants and Funding Policy prior to submitting an application Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council deliver grants and funding information sessions throughout the year to offer guidance and support to those looking to submit an application.

Details of the next upcoming workshops and how to book.