Funding Options to Support your Learning
Making sustainable education accessible through financial support and strategic partnerships across the UK and Ireland.
Our Commitment to Accessible Education
At the Institute of Sustainability Studies, we believe that financial constraints should never prevent talented individuals from pursuing education in sustainability. Through our network of partnerships with government bodies, foundations, and private organisations, we help connect professionals and companies with a wide range of funding opportunities.
Available Grants
Individual Grants
Funding support for individuals looking to access our sustainability training programmes.
Individual Funding
Organisational Grants
Funding opportunities for businesses to deliver company-wide sustainability training to their teams.
Organisational Funding
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Irish Grants
GreenPlus Grant: Get Up to €150,000 for Your Sustainability Journey
Organisational Funding
Turn your green ambitions into reality with funding that covers half your costs.
What You Could Get:
- Up to €50,000 in grant funding (covers 50% of project costs)
- Apply for up to 3 grants - that's potentially €150,000 total
- Perfect for sustainability training, certifications, and skills development
Is This Right for Your Business?
- SMEs and larger companies already working with Enterprise Ireland
- Smaller businessess (under 50 employees) - your Local Enterprise Office can help
- Growing companies that received Enterprise Ireland investment over 3 years ago
Ready to Apply?
Already an Enterprise Ireland client? Contact your advisor today to discuss your sustainability goals.
New to Enterprise Ireland? No problem - we'll help you become a client first.
Why Wait?
Companies using this grant are already building competitive advantages through sustainability. The application process is straightforward, and we're here to guide you through every step.
Climate Action Voucher: €1,800 to Start Your Sustainability Training
Organisational Funding
Slash the cost of professional sustainability training - cover up to 60% of it.
What You Could Get:
- €1,800 voucher towards your chosen course
- Full cost covered for our certificate courses
- Over 60% covered for our Diploma in Business Sustainability (Valued at €2,950 total)
- One voucher per company - use it strategically for maximum impact
Perfect If You're:
- Any size business working with Enterprise Ireland or Údarás na Gaeltachta
- Ready to invest in practical sustainability skills for your team
Great for getting started with certificates or significantly reducing diploma costs.
How to Claim Your €1,800:
Already working with us? Your advisor can process this quickly - often within days.
Not a client yet? We'll help you get set up so you can access this and other funding opportunities.
Why This Matters Now:
Sustainability isn't just good practice anymore - it's becoming essential for contracts, partnerships, and staying competitive. This voucher removes most of the cost barrier so you can start building these capabilities today.
Company Development Fund: Transform Your Business for Global Growth
Organisational Funding
Major funding for game-changing training projects that boost your international competitiveness.
What You Could Get:
- Funding for projects over €100,000 - bigger than GreenPlus grants
- Committee-approved investments for substantial business transformation
- Large-scale training programs that transform your entire organisation
Is This Right for Your Business?
- Enterprise Ireland clients ready for significant capability upgrades
- Export-focused companies looking to scale internationally
- Ambitious businesses requiring large-scale training across their organisation
Key Training Area Funding Support:
- Sustainability & Future-Proofing
- Comprehensive decarbonisation and environmental resilience training to meet tomorrow's market demands and prepare your entire workforce for the green transition
Ready for Transformation?
These are serious investments for serious growth plans. If you're planning organisation-wide sustainability training to drive international competitiveness, we should talk.
Welsh Grants
Welsh Flexible Skills Programme: Up to £50,000 for Staff Training
Organisational Funding
Get 50% funding for accredited training - up to £50,000 per application.
What You Get:
- £50,000 maximum funding (covers 50% of training costs)
- Fast approval - decisions within 10 working days
- Training flexibility - fill skills gaps, retain staff, attract talent
For Welsh Businesses That Are:
- Based in Wales and financially viable
- Able to release staff for training by March 2026
- Ready to invest in workforce development
Simple Process:
- Express interest (quick form - we can help)
- Get approved (Welsh Government checks eligibility)
- Apply in detail (if eligible)
- Start training (funding confirmed)
Ready to Apply?
The March 2026 deadline gives you time to plan comprehensive training. With 10-day decisions, you could be funded within weeks.
Personal Learning Accounts: Free Training for Welsh Professionals
Individual Funding
Fully funded higher-level skills training - no earning limits for green skills courses.
What You Get:
- 100% funded training - completely free
- Flexible learning - online, face-to-face, or both
- Career advancement - support from experienced advisers
For Welsh Residents Who Are:
- 19+ years old and living in Wales
- Working (employed, self-employed, agency, zero-hour contracts, or carers)
- Ready to upskill for better job opportunities
No earning limits apply to approved green skills courses
Simple Process:
- Digital interview with Working Wales careers adviser
- Discuss your goals and find the right course pathway
- Start learning - fully funded training begins
Ready to Advance Your Career?
Higher-level skills open doors to better opportunities and higher-level roles in priority sectors.
UK Grants
Apprenticeship Levy: Use Your Funds Before You Lose Them
Individual Funding
Turn your levy contributions into fully-funded sustainability training.
What You Get:
- 100% funded training and assessment costs
- Level 4 Sustainability for Business Impact apprenticeship
- Bonus: Access to our globally recognised Diploma in Business Sustainability
For English Businesses:
- £3M+ wage bill- use your levy funds
- Under £3M wage bill - pay just 5% of apprenticeship costs
- Already used all your levy - pay just 5% of apprenticeship costs
- Existing teams - upskill/reskill current employees
- New hires- train new talent
Don't Lose Your Money:
- Levy funds expire after 24 months
- Treasury claims unused contributions
- Transfer option - support other organisations if unused
Ready to Use Your Levy?
We've partnered with Baltic Apprenticeships to deliver this programme. Your unused levy funds are sitting there - use them strategically before they disappear.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Up to 90% Training Funding
Organisational Funding
A £2.6 billion fund covers up to 90% of sustainability training costs - the deadline has been extended to March 2026.
What You Get:
- Up to 90% funding for bespoke and industry-specific training
- Flexible options, including online training programs
- Extended deadline - now until March 2026
For UK Organisations:
- Local authorities & public sector organisations
- Higher education institutions & community groups
- Private sector companies of all sizes
- Projects supporting local skills, business growth, or community development
How to Apply:
Contact your local authority - they assess and approve applications
Key Local Authority Partners:
- South Yorkshire Skills Bank
- North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub
- York & North Yorkshire
- West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Barnsley Net Zero
- Zero Carbon Cumbria
Act Fast:
With a March 2026 deadline and 90% funding available, this is one of the most generous training funds available.
Get your Training Reimbursed
Companies worldwide are investing in sustainability education to equip their teams with the skills needed to meet ESG requirements, drive sustainable business strategies, and enhance compliance with regulations. However, L&D stipends are often a hidden benefit at many organisations.
If you’re interested in taking one of our courses but need financial support, your employer may cover the cost as part of their professional development, sustainability, or compliance training budgets. Ask your boss or People team if upskilling is an expense they cover.Â
Click below to access our email template to help make your case.
60%
60% of our past participants have availed of this financial support from their employer. You gain the skills applicable to your day job and the company benefits.
Success Stories
Hear from our graduates on how our training has equipped them to drive sustainability impact within their organisations.
Heather Crossland
Project Manager
The course gave me the knowledge to simplify and reframe sustainability for others and contribute meaningfully to ESG initiatives.
Barnsley Council
Julie Westcott
EHS&S Director
The training instilled in me the confidence to talk about sustainability in the boardroom and translate it into real business strategy.
TE Connectivity
Marcin Bacik
EHS Manager
The course has been invaluable in my current role, where I now lead sustainability reporting for my site. I now have the confidence to engage in discussions and making informed decisions in this space.
EHS
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. Even if your specific grant isn’t featured on our page, we can still support you in identifying opportunities and guiding you through the application process. Our team has experience with a wide range of funding schemes and can help tailor your application for the best chance of success.
Yes. We’ll be with you every step of the way. From identifying the right grant and preparing your application to providing supporting documentation and answering questions from funders, our team will ensure you have all the help you need.
To date, every single applicant who has applied for a grant to access our training has been successful in securing funding. While we can’t guarantee future outcomes, our track record speaks for itself.
Often, yes. Many grants are structured so that funding can be scaled up if more participants are included in the programme. We can advise you on how to maximise your funding by involving more members of your team.