The Learning Disabilities and Autism Business Grant Funding Scheme opens 1st December 2022

Posted on: December 20, 2022

Please forward this on to your team and anyone you think could be interested in this opportunity

 Essex County Council are inviting Individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism and Essex businesses to apply for Grant funding to open or expand their business to employ individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

Essex County Council have up to £120,000 worth of funding available for Essex Businesses, with grants of up to £25,000 available per proposal.

The Council welcomes small and medium commercially viable businesses that are focused on creating solutions to overcome barriers that create real and meaningful jobs for individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

Do you:

  • Have a new, creative innovative business proposal?
  • Have a proposal that is both viable and sustainable?
  • Want to open or expand your business to employ Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism?

If so, then this funding opportunity is for you.

Download Expression of Interest

To find out more information and to request an expression of interest form please email BusinessGrants@essex.gov.uk.

Applications open Thursday 1 December 2022 and will close on Friday 13th January 2023.

Author: Alliance Admin
Posted:
Categories: News

Leave a Reply

Related Posts

Carers Voices: Supporting Unpaid Carers Across Essex – June 2025 Update

The Carers Voices team continues to expand its reach across Essex, listening to unpaid carers and offering a vital platform for their experiences to be heard and valued. From supporting carers with employment struggles to offering training and social opportunities, we’re building a stronger, more connected network for carers across the county. Upcoming Carers Voices
Read more…

Read more...

Baby Loss in the Workplace: Time for Change

Baby Loss in the Workplace: Time for Change 💼 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in loss, yet only 10% of UK employees say their workplace has a baby loss or miscarriage policy. Even more concerning: over 20% report receiving no support at all from their employer. As of 2024: 🔹 Only 36% of organisations have
Read more…

Read more...

How Compassionate Community Meetups are making a difference in Colchester…

We hope you can join us for our next Meetup on Friday 4h July, hosted by Compassionate Community Champions  Thompson Smith & Puxon, at their Stable Road premises, Colchester. How Compassionate Community Meetups are making a difference in Colchester… These monthly Compassionate Community Meetups are an opportunity to be part of a special group of people, places and projects who are
Read more…

Read more...