Apprenticeship training funding for employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy (England)

Who can apply

A summary of the main rules, not the full list. Department for Work and Pensions (publishes the 2026 to 2027 apprenticeship funding rules); employer agreements are with the Department for Education decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.

• Business based in England
• You're training staff or taking someone on

How to apply, in brief

You, through an apprenticeship service account; the training provider claims the government funding directly.

1. 1Check you are a non-levy employer in England
2. 2Create an apprenticeship service account
3. 3Choose the apprenticeship and training provider
4. 4Pay your 5% only if the apprentice is 25 or over
5. 5Look out for the extra employer payments

The full guide, with what to do at each step, the official link for it and a draft to work from, is part of the £19.95 report.

Common questions

Is Apprenticeship training funding for employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy (England) open for applications?

Yes. It is open for applications, with no fixed deadline.

How much is Apprenticeship training funding for employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy (England) worth?

There is no single published figure: what you get depends on your project and the funder's assessment. It is a part-funded support.

Who runs Apprenticeship training funding for employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy (England), and where is it available?

Department for Work and Pensions (publishes the 2026 to 2027 apprenticeship funding rules); employer agreements are with the Department for Education runs it. It is available in England.

How do I apply for Apprenticeship training funding for employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy (England)?

You, through an apprenticeship service account; the training provider claims the government funding directly.