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GrantNorthern IrelandAntrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Employee Upskilling Grant Fund (Antrim and Newtownabbey)

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council (Labour Market Partnership)

Description

Grants for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey to upskill existing staff into higher-paid roles or open up new entry-level opportunities for local residents, run by the council's Labour Market Partnership.

Amount

Up to £10,000 per grant

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Northern Ireland.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
Notes
Delivered in periodic funding 'calls' rather than a single annual window — Call 2 closed 20 March 2026, with funded training required to complete by 31 October 2026. Check the council website for the next call.
Requirement
Micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey funding training that supports staff progression into higher-paid roles or creates new entry-level opportunities for local residents.

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How to apply

Apply via the FlexiGrant online portal linked from the council's Employee Upskilling Fund page.

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Last verified: 23 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.