Individual Training Grants

What is an ITG? 

• Individual Training Grants are designed specifically to enable individuals to pursue continuing professional development opportunities in dance.

• Funds for this scheme are currently limited to £2,000 per annum.

An ITG is available to individuals who:

• Are aged 18 years or over

• Are predominantly living or working in Wales

• Have received professional dance training or already working in the profession

An ITG can be used towards:

• The cost of a training course / event, held within Wales, or elsewhere, which will assist in the continuing professional development of individuals and benefit community dance in Wales.

Including: Course fees and Associated Costs - Travel / Accommodation / Childcare etc

CDW is keen to remove all barriers to individuals attending courses / events.
Please get in touch if you require additional assistance.

An ITG CANNOT be used for:

• Initial dance training

• Degree or equivalent training

• 1st teaching qualifications 

• Long term courses

ITG value: 

• An ITG will cover up to 75% of costs, to a maximum of £400.

An ITG will be awarded under the following conditions:

• The course is the most appropriate available in terms of cost, locality and meeting specific needs

• Individuals must provide CDW with an evaluation report of the training received

• Individuals will be asked to demonstrate how the skills will feed back into their work in Wales

• Individuals may be requested to pass on their knowledge to other members 
  (e.g. running workshops, producing fact sheet, etc)

When to apply:

• Applications can be made at any time throughout the year and will be presented to the 'Steps Steering Group' at the following meeting (take place 4 times a year).

• Please allow as much time as possible for the application to be considered, as grants will not be given retrospectively.

How many times can you apply?

• Individuals may apply once in any calendar year. Preference may be given to individuals who have not recently benefited from an ITG.

How to apply for an ITG:

The application form, in Word format, can be downloaded here.

Individual Training Grant form (word format 37k)

Application forms should be returned to: 
Training Co-ordinator,
CDW, 
Sbectrwm, 
Bwlch Road, 
Fairwater, 
Cardiff, CF5 3EF
Tel: 029 20 575 075 
Fax: 029 20 575 073 
E-mail: info@communitydancewales.com

All applications will be measured against the set criteria and assessed by the 'Steps Steering Group' whose decision will be final.

This information can also be made available in Welsh, large print and via e-mail.