To be promoted at this week’s Annual College Forum at GroundsFest, the BALI Chalk Fund Enrichment Programme Funding window will shortly be OPEN. With bursaries of up to £5000 available for your college for this academic year, the Fund provides additional resources to enable your students and apprentices to gain added transferable skills value beyond their Level 2+ vocational qualifications.
In short, it helps bridge the gap between college and career, supports them and elevates their status in the industry to “work-ready”.
APPLY NOW – where do we start?
The Application Window is now open (10 September 2025). To apply, email the Communications team at info@balichalkfund.org.uk and we’ll send over all you need to apply, namely:
- Your BALI Chalk Fund Guidelines: How to Apply
- College Application Form A:
- Your College and Contact Details
- Outline of the expected impact of the training to be delivered
- Detail of how the funding will benefit the promotion and recruitment of future students
- College Application Form B:
- Course Titles to be funded
- Number of Students
- Course Costs to be funded
APPLY NOW – what can we apply for?
Applications are welcomed from BALI Member colleges delivering Government-funded Horticulture, Landscaping and Garden Design study programmes and apprenticeships. Your application should also meet the following guidelines:
- Your application should be for a minimum of 5 students or apprentices studying at Level 2 or above.
- The enrichment training should be a for a genuine skill need required in Horticulture or Landscaping.
- The funding can be used to deliver training, for assessment fees and any registration or certification required.
- Your College must be a BALI Member College – you can explore membership here.
APPLY NOW – Deadline for submitted applications is 24 OCTOBER 2025
To apply, get in touch with Lynn Hunter, Communications team at info@balichalkfund.org.uk