Community Grant Funding for ESOL Support for Communities for Afghans (CfA), Hong Kong BN(O) and Homes for Ukraine Scheme Visa Holders.
The North West Regional Strategic Migration Partnership (RSMP) are pleased to announce that applications are now open for English Language Community Grants in the North West of England (08/08/25)
The funding through this grant programme will be to deliver projects focused on non-accredited English language to:
- Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders
- Homes for Ukraine (HfU), and Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) visa holders
- Communities for Afghans household’s
There are two grants available to apply for as part of this programme:
- Grant 1 – up to a maximum of £5,000. All funded activity must end by 31 December 2025.
- Grant 2 – up to a maximum of £10,000. All funded activity must end by 31 March 2026.
Follow the link to download the guidance on eligibility and the conditions of this funding: Informal English Language Grant Application Guidance (word, 61KB)
Please ensure that you have read and understood the funding guidance before completing the application.
An information session to help support you with your application will be held on Friday 15th August 10am – 11.30am, please register here
Applications close at 23:59 (11:59pm) 25th August 2025.
To apply, please complete the application form: Informal English Language Grant Application Form (Word, 63KB) and the Expected Costs Workbook (xls, 18KB)