Learning Difficulties Development Fund - 2026/2027 - Applications now open

Are you part of a group or organisation supporting people with learning difficulties to lead more independent and fulfilling lives? If so, apply for funding by 23rd February 2026.

 The Learning Difficulties Development Fund (LDDF) is money given by the Learning Difficulties Partnership Board (LDPB) to projects and groups to help improve the lives of people with learning difficulties. Project themes include Personalisation, Employment and Education, Housing and Support, Transport, Crime and Safety, Health and Wellbeing.

 For this year’s Development Fund, South Gloucestershire LDPB are particularly keen to receive bids which support the priorities of the South Gloucestershire Council, All Age Learning Disability Strategy.

 Bids for LDDF take place every year and in March, the Learning Difficulties Partnership Board decides which groups or projects should receive funding.

 There is a total amount of £100,000 within this year's LDDF, which is shared with all the successful projects.

 All applications must be made on the Supplying the Southwest Portal page (https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ) before 10am on Monday 23rd February 2026. Please see attached advert.

The contract details should be visible on the opportunities page of the ProContract Website and should you need to you can search for the contract using this reference number – DN801190 or by searching “The Learning Difficulties Development Fund – 2026/2027”

 Please share this opportunity amongst your colleagues/organisations and should you have any queries or questions please contact: rachel.gething@southglos.gov.uk