Call for Applications: British Council Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme

In short

The British Council invites UK and South African educational institutions to form a consortium and apply for a £150,000 grant. The initiative aims to prepare South African tertiary students for employment and entrepreneurship in the green and digital economies. Applications close on November 17, 2026.

Who can apply

Type of organisation : Research institutions, Cooperatives and farmer groups

Area of work : Not restricted or not stated

Stage : Not restricted or not stated

What you will need

• Form a consortium with a UK higher education institution, a South African university, a South African TVET college, and at least one South African industry partner.
• The UK institution must be the lead partner.
• Submit the application by the UK lead institution before the deadline.
• Demonstrate how green and digital skills will improve students' readiness for work and entrepreneurship.
• Include practical activities that benefit students and strengthen relationships with industry.
• Agree on project activities, expected outcomes, implementation timeline, and budget.
• Read the official programme guidance and grant agreement template.
• Register on the British Council's grant platform.