British Council Green & Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme 2027

In short

The British Council is offering a £150,000 grant for a pilot workforce development programme in South Africa. UK higher education and TVET organisations can apply as part of a consortium to support students in green and digital employability. Applications are due by November 17, 2026.

Who can apply

Type of organisation : Research institutions, Small and medium enterprises

Area of work : Not restricted or not stated

Stage : Not restricted or not stated

What you will need

• One UK higher education or TVET institution as the UK Lead Partner
• One South African TVET college
• One South African university
• One or more relevant South African industry partners
• Application must be submitted by the lead UK institution
• Consortium must deliver the pilot programme in South Africa
• Focus on green and digital economies
• Support a minimum of 50 students