Essex 200 Apprenticeship Support Fund

Essex County Council’s Essex 200 Apprenticeship Support Fund helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) take on and support apprentices. There is limited funding available - apply early to secure up to £2,000 per apprentice, paid in two equal instalments. 

Contact the team by email at: apprenticeship.hub@essex.gov.uk or complete an online application form 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• The business and the apprentice must be located within an Essex postcode area.

• Open to SMEs only.

• Apprentice start date - Recently hired: employment must start no more than 3 months before applying. Apprenticeship enrolment must be completed within 3 months after applying. Recruiting: apprentice must be both employed and enrolled within 3 months of the application date.

• Apprentices must be enrolled in an approved apprenticeship training programme between 01 July 2025 and 31 March 2026.

Funding is limited to two apprentices per business. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.