Local Impact Fund

The labour market and local economies are rapidly changing, with structural and systemic challenges. AI is transforming the structure of the labour market. The number of young people not in education, employment or training is at the highest level for more than a decade. The disability employment gap remains stuck at more than 30%. And access to housing, quality childcare, transport and healthcare are limiting access to quality jobs and local economic growth. Maximus believe that quality research and policy work can help identify best practice and achieve lasting change.

Alongside investments in local organisations to deliver community projects and initiatives, this cycle of funding is expandied to cover impactful research and policy work.

Maximus are looking to fund activities, initiatives, and projects that:

• Support access to jobs or are likely to stimulate local labour market recovery.
• Increase employment and training opportunities for economically disadvantaged group(s).
• Address a gap in local service delivery that is not currently funded, or where other sources of funding have been exhausted.

Who can apply?

The fund is open to organisations across West and South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire. They are especially keen to receive applications from projects in the following priority areas:

Calderdale / Kirklees / Bradford / Wakefield / Barnsley / Doncaster / Rotherham / Ashfield / Nottingham / Bolsover / Mansfield / Derbyshire. 

Maximus welcome applications for projects that supports rural and isolated communities within the above district areas, particularly where transport, digital connectivity and access to services create barriers to learning and employment.

Additional Information

In addition to the guidance document, Maximus are offering information sessions for prospective applicants. To book a session with their Social Value team, please email localimpactfund2b@maximusuk.co.uk.

‍Wednesday 12 August, from 10am to 11am  –  Join the meeting now