Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability Partnership (LEP) - Parent Employability Innovation Fund
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The fund has been established to support innovative projects that help parents who are unemployed, economically inactive or on low incomes to move towards, enter, sustain and progress in employment. By supporting parents to increase household income through employment, the fund aims to contribute to wider efforts to reduce child poverty across Dumfries and Galloway.
The funders are looking for organisations with creative, evidence-based ideas that address local need and complement existing employability provision. Projects should demonstrate how they will support parents to overcome barriers to employment while responding to local labour market demand and creating positive outcomes for families.
Projects should align with the principles of No One Left Behind, providing flexible, person-centered support that is accessible, inclusive and focused on helping parents secure and sustain fair employment.
While applications can support parents across Dumfries and Galloway, proposals should consider:
- Local evidence of need.
- The six priority family groups identified within Scotland's child poverty strategy.
- Opportunities to address barriers to employment and in-work progression.
- How the proposed activity complements existing services rather than duplicates them.
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Geographical areas funded: Dumfries and Galloway
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Applications are welcomed from organisations across the third, public and private sectors, including partnership approaches where appropriate.
When to apply
Now open. Closes on Sunday 9 August 2026 (decisions by 21 August)
Next deadline: 9 Aug 2026
How to apply
Download the application form from their website and return alongside the supporting documents to [email protected].
Exclusions
Activites funded: Employability services
Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families People in poverty Disabilities Local communities Unemployed Young people
Last reviewed about 2 months ago
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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Council Offices, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DD
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