Finance, grants and funding

We administer the Emma Molesworth Trust Fund, which offers support to people that live in Rutland who take courses related to agriculture.

Grants may be awarded for:

• course materials and equipment
• travel to college / university
• accommodation
• course fees
• special course-related projects - for example field trips and work placements

Grants last for one year.

Eligibility

You're eligible to apply if you:

• normally live in Rutland
• are enrolled or planning to enrol on a course to study an agricultural subject
• are studying in a further education college or university in the European Union
• work in the agricultural industry and want to take a short course of training

Your eligibility will be reduced if you have either:

• an annual unearned income of more than £5,000 (excluding parental contributions)
• capital over £8,000 (other than your house or car)

Maximum grants available

For short courses - 50% of the course fee, up to a maximum of £250.

The maximum grant for long courses is discretionary - this must be considered at the advisory committee, which is held twice a year. Typically, a long course application could receive up to £1,500 per year as a contribution towards a larger long course fee.

How to apply

You can apply at any time. The advisory committee meets twice a year.

Send your completed application form to: Emma Molesworth Trust Fund, Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham Rutland LE15 6HP.

Download the long course application form

Download the short course application form