The Pathway Fund is now closed

Content relates to the Pathway Fund arrangement for 2023/24 and provisionally 2024/25. Funding awards in 2023/24 will be subject to DE budget availability.

Funding awards for year two (2024/25) are also subject to DE budget availability therefore there is no guarantee of all or any funding in year two. Pathway Fund administration arrangements for year two (2024/25), and for any future years, will be determined at a later date.

Stream A Application

A competitive funding application process open to all registered providers or facilitators with the following conditions in place:

• Awards will be made for over £15,001 up to a maximum £30,000.

• No duplication or displacement of existing provision.

• Confirmation of need for the project and the funding requested.

• Proposed projects will be assessed against the 6 Fund criteria.

Applications for Stream B have now closed

Stream B Application

A competitive funding application process open to all registered providers or facilitators with the following conditions in place:

• Awards will be made up to £15,000.

• No duplication or displacement of existing provision.

• Confirmation of need for the project and the funding requested.

• Proposed projects will be assessed against the 4 Priority Fund criteria.

Applications for Stream B have now closed

Application assistance

If you require some assistance with The Pathway Funds online application system, please see the below videos that may assist your issue. If you require further help please see our contact details.