Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund – For Women and Girls in Scotland

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Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund – For Women and Girls in Scotland

The Scottish Government established the Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund to support the personal and professional development of women and girls aged 13 years and older. The fund addresses a key finding from sector research: women need greater access to vocational and practical training to advance their careers and strengthen Scotland’s rural economy.

This initiative aligns with Scotland’s Fair Work agenda, ensuring agriculture is more accessible to women while promoting long‑term sustainability and resilience in rural communities. scotland.lantra.co.uk

Objectives

  1. Provide women and girls with additional skills to progress their careers.
  2. Open new employment opportunities in Scottish agriculture beyond current roles.
  3. Support women from remote rural and island areas by covering training, travel, and accommodation costs.

Eligible Courses

  • Courses listed on Skills Hub Scotland with the Women in Agriculture badge.
  • Individual modules or units from full‑time courses, if relevant to agricultural production.
  • Training outside Scotland, if no equivalent exists locally.

Standalone tests are not funded, but courses including assessments are eligible. scotland.lantra.co.uk

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be:

  • Women or girls aged 13+, resident in Scotland.
  • Working in Scottish agriculture, studying agriculture full/part‑time, or aspiring to join the industry.
  • Able to demonstrate how training supports personal or business development.

There is no upper age limit, making the fund accessible to both school leavers and mature entrants. scotland.lantra.co.uk

Funding Details

  • 100% funding available up to £500 per course.
  • Applications above £500 considered case‑by‑case, based on value to the applicant or business.
  • Extra support for travel and accommodation for women from islands or remote rural areas.
  • Only one course application per month, but multiple applications can be made over time.

Employers are not eligible — the fund is designed to support individual women and girls, not organizational training budgets. scotland.lantra.co.uk

Application Process

  • Apply via Skills Hub Scotland.
  • Provide details on how training will benefit your career or business.
  • Await funding confirmation before starting training (no retrospective payments).
  • Once approved, training must be completed within six months (extensions possible in exceptional cases).

Official Source

🔗 Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund – Lantra Scotland