Funding Opportunities

Funding is available to help cover training costs for businesses across Dundee, Angus, NE Fife and Perth & Kinross.

We can guide you through the process of accessing funding to support staff development and close skills gaps.

Current Funding Opportunities

Eligible SMEs (small or medium-sized enterprises with fewer than 250 employees) in the region can apply for grants of up to £5,000 through:

Tay Cities SME Skills Fund

These funds are designed to help local businesses invest in training that boosts productivity, innovation, and growth.

How Can Your Business Benefit from the Tay Cities SME Skills Fund?

Training Opportunities

The £5,000 grant can be used to access a wide range of training opportunities delivered by trusted regional partners. Whether your business is looking to strengthen existing skills or develop new, sector‑specific capabilities, the fund supports high‑quality training tailored to your needs.

Where required, bespoke training solutions can be developed to address the specific challenges facing your organisation, ensuring your workforce is equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed.

Business Support Network

Beyond training delivery, the fund connects your business to a wide network of business support partners across the Tay Cities region. This provides access to additional expertise, resources and support, offering a holistic approach to business growth that goes beyond skills development alone.

Eligibility and Application Process

To be eligible for the Tay Cities SME Skills Fund, your business must:

Be based within the Tay Cities region
Employ fewer than 250 people

The application process is straightforward, and our dedicated support team offer a full application service and will work with you to focus on: understanding your business needs and ensuring you are matched with the most appropriate training solution.

Steps to Apply

Step 1 – Initial Contact
Contact Dundee & Angus College to arrange a meeting to discuss your training requirements. By email: business@dundeeandangus.ac.uk or by phone: 01382 834934

Step 2 – Training Needs Analysis
Take part in a no-cost training needs analysis with a member of our friendly team at a time and location that suits you to identify current and future skills gaps within your organisation.

Step 3 – Programme Selection
Select a training programme that best aligns with your business objectives, based on the outcomes of the analysis.

Step 4 – Training Delivery
Training is delivered, supporting your workforce to develop the skills that matter most to your business.

Let’s Get Started

At Dundee & Angus College, we’re here to help you find the right funding and training solution.
email: business@dundeeandangus.ac.uk | phone: 01382 834934