Women in Forestry Training Fund

Forest School FOLA training - Oct 24
Aline Hill
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Welcome to the Women in Forestry Training Fund application process. This fund is provided by Scottish Forestry and aims to support women in forestry by providing the opportunity for skills development and training.

The Women in Forestry Practical Training fund is open to any woman, resident in Scotland who is already working in or studying in this sector, full-time or part-time and for over 5 years.

Please note: If you have started on your forestry career path within the last 5 years, and/or are undergoing or have just completed formal sector-related education, you may be eligible for funding through the Future Forester's Training Fund instead. If you fit this criteria, please select your course and apply through the Future Foresters fund. Click here to see the courses eligible for that training fund.

Applications will be reviewed within 20 working days of receipt. Please provide full details about the benefits of this training to your situation and to the forestry/urban forestry sector, so that we can best assess your application.

Two courses can be applied for within the financial year to allow for progression but only one application should be submitted at a time. Priority will be given to new applicants within each round.

You should wait until you get confirmation of funding from us before you do any training, as we cannot make retrospective payments for training undertaken before approval is granted.

For successful applications, training up to the value of £500 per course will be funded; In exceptional circumstances, and where the value of the training to you and your business is clear, applications over £500 may be funded.

Please note, if you are interested in undertaking FOLA training please note priority will be given to teaching staff e.g. teachers and classroom assistants.

If you are under 16 years of age then a parent or guardian must complete this application form on your behalf.

Alternative Formats

We are committed to offering clear and accessible application processes and programmes that are open to everyone. On request this information is available in alternative formats including translations and access support is available for disabled applicants. Please contact us at information@skillshub.scot or phone 01738 310164 to let us know how we can best support you in the completion of your application.

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