At LSIS we operate a number of funds designed to give sector providers support for innovative projects with the potential to secure significant improvements in sector practice or performance.
In addition, throughout the year we offer a range of funds for specific areas of work or research.
Each opportunity includes a brief introduction here on the web page, and links to further information and access to the documents you will need to make your bid. It is our intention to launch new opportunities here around the first day of each month.
Current funding opportunities
LSIS Organisational Effectiveness Fund 2012-2013
LSIS is pleased to invite bids from learning and skills provider organisations to join the LSIS Organisational Effectiveness Fund 2012-2013 (formerly known as the Resource Utilisation Network Fund).The fund is designed to support projects which deliver significant improvements in efficiency, effectiveness or the generation of financial surplus, in sector practice.
Bids, up to a maximum of £20,000, may be submitted by provider organisations working individually or in collaboration with others but must be for activities that will have transferable learning and benefits for the wider sector rather than just an individual organisation.
Projects should demonstrate cost savings or increases in surplus due to changes in organisational practice, new products or processes and transformation of service delivery either front line or back office.
We will also welcome applications for expanding current successful programmes to improve their effectiveness. These changes and benefits should demonstrate that they can deliver outcomes which are sustainable year on year. The projects and programmes must be capable of delivering clearly replicable learning that is transferable across the sector or parts of it.
Applications can be made by completing the application form below and returning to resource.utilisation@lsis.org.uk by 12pm midday on Monday 21 May 2012. Applications must be submitted using Microsoft Word. PDF documents will not be accepted. Late applications cannot be considered.
Supporting documents:
Previous successful case studies can be found on the Excellence Gateway
Regional Sustainability Advisers - promoting sustainable development in your region
LSIS wishes to build on the excellent progress that has been made in embedding sustainability into the business of the learning and skills sector, by continuing to offer support to providers through Regional Sustainability Advisers (RSAs) who can help lead change in their region.
A number of RSAs appointed in 2011-12 have chosen to continue in the role. We are therefore currently seeking three Regional Sustainability Advisers, one for each of the following regions:
- London
- the South East
- Yorkshire and the Humber
The RSAs will be ambassadors for embedding sustainability into organisational strategy, practice and performance, and for developing the capacity and capability of sustainability leaders to drive change.
The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on Monday 28th May 2012.
For more information and to apply, please see the information below.
Supporting documents:
LSIS STEM Fund: Raising awareness of STEM opportunities with learners through 'Big Bang Near Me' fairs
The aim of The Big Bang programme of events is to engage, inspire and motivate learners to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
LSIS is now offering funding to enable FE and skills providers to plan, deliver and evaluate their own Big Bang fair during 2012-13. The events should offer a valuable CPD opportunity for staff, and inspiration for current and future learners, all centred on STEM subjects. This will involve working in partnership with employers in local STEM-related industries and other organisations.
There is a maximum grant available for Raising awareness of STEM opportunities with learners through 'Big Bang Near Me' fairs of up to £10,000 per project. The Big Bang team will provide an online toolkit and telephone support.
Applications can be made by completing the attached form and sending by email to tlpfundingportal@lsis.org.uk by MIDNIGHT on Monday 11th June 2012.
Supporting documents: