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Developing your skills and progressing your career shouldn’t come with a high price tag. That’s why we’ve worked to help reduce the cost of upskilling through our Funded CPD Programme.
From October 2026 – March 2027, instructors teaching in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can apply for 65% funding towards the cost of a CPD training course from eligible EMD UK Partners.
Please note, applications from instructors who work within or come from underserved communities will be prioritised.
Funded places are limited and subject to availability with each partner.
To apply for funding, instructors must meet the following criteria and provide the required information at the point of application:
Applicants must hold EMD UK Membership.
If you are not currently an EMD UK Member, applicants must agree to an EMD UK membership as part of their application.
As part of the application form, applicants must submit a short written statement outlining one or more of the following:
This information will help us prioritise applications as they are received.
Applicants must upload evidence of a relevant fitness qualification at the point of application (for example, Level 2 or Level 3 Fitness qualifications, a 200-hour Yoga qualification, or equivalent).
Applicants must agree that EMD UK may follow up after the funding has been awarded to request feedback and reflection on how the funding was used, and the impact it has had on their classes and/or community.
Check out which CPDs are recognised for our funded CPD below.
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This section covers additional funding offered by regional and county organisations.
Get Berkshire Active’s Workforce Development Grant is now open for applications. The grant supports individuals who want to enter the physical activity workforce, upskill, or gain qualifications that help them deliver safe, inclusive and high‑quality activity in their communities.
It’s ideal for:
The grant can fund:
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