Community Learning & Family Responsiveness Fund

The fund offers local grants for the delivery of adult learning programmes which address the identified needs of local communities. It is funded by the Department for Education. The funding is for the delivery of education and training for Staffordshire adults aged 19+ returning to learning.

Last updated: 15th December

The total amount of funding for the 2025-26 academic year is £50,000, with applicants able to request up to £10,000.

All applicants need to complete an application form, a course information form per course and provide the required compliance documentation.

All provision needs to comply with the requirements set out in the Community & Family Learning Responsiveness Fund specification.

Further information

If you would like to know more about how your organisation can apply for this funding, please contact Martin Ridge:

Email: martin.ridge@staffordshire.gov.uk

To receive the specification and application forms please email: communitylearning@staffordshire.gov.uk