Annex 1 Pathway 1 Grant Rates
Organisational Support (OS)
A contribution to any cost incurred by the organisation(s) in relation to activities in support of the physical or virtual mobility of learners and staff, both outward and inward. OS is calculated based on the number of outward and inward participants per project. Rates start at £500 per participant for the first 10 participants and reduce as participant numbers increase.
Organisations are eligible to receive an additional £25 OS funding per participant from an underrepresented background. This is claimed at the final reporting stage for each underrepresented participant reported.
OS for virtual mobilities is capped at 20 participants.
Participant Type | Grant Rate (£) | |
|---|---|---|
All | No. of Participants | Participant Rate |
0 – 10 | 500 | |
11 – 30 | 400 | |
31 – 60 | 330 | |
61 – 100 | 250 | |
101 – 150 | 125 | |
151 – 200 | 100 | |
201+ | 80 |
Subsistence
A grant for living expenses, which can include accommodation, food and local transportation, whilst on a physical mobility, or preparatory visit (staff only).
Funding is calculated as a daily rate per participant. The daily rate will reduce the longer the mobility, with different rates applicable for the first 2 weeks, 2 – 8 weeks and over 8 weeks. The minimum mobility period is two weeks for students. The rate for first two weeks will be incorporated into the calculation of a longer mobility.
Participants will not receive subsistence funding for virtual mobilities.
Participant Type | Grant Rate (£) | |
|---|---|---|
Learners | First 2 weeks | 26 / 24 / 22 |
2 – 8 weeks | 18 / 16 / 14 | |
8 weeks – 12 months | 14 / 12 / 11 | |
Staff and Accompanying Persons | First 2 weeks | 85 / 75 / 65 |
2 – 8 weeks | 60 / 50 / 40 | |
8 weeks – 12 months | 35 / 30 / 25 |
Travel
A contribution to the direct cost of travel for inward and outward mobilities. Funding levels are based on the distance between Wales and the international partner country.
Participant Type | Grant Rate (£) | |
|---|---|---|
All | Distance | Travel rate |
100 – 499km | 150 | |
500 to 1,999km | 230 | |
2,000 to 2,999km | 300 | |
3,000 to 3,999km | 450 | |
4,000 to 7,999km | 350 | |
8,000 to 12,000km | 600 | |
12,000km+ | 700 |
Inclusion Support
Disabled participants and/or participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Disabled participants or participants with additional learning need are eligible for additional funding to support their involvement in a mobility (physical or virtual).
Funding will be held centrally by Taith and administered on an actual costs basis once participants are identified. Beneficiaries will be required to apply for funding via the completion of a request form detailing the actual costs per participant and justification.
Participant Type | Grant Rate (£) |
|---|---|
All | 100% of eligible costs |
Inclusion Support
Participants from disadvantaged backgrounds
Students who are from a disadvantaged background are eligible for additional funding for travel related costs to support their involvement in a physical mobility. Travel related exceptional costs include costs of visas, passports, vaccinations, health insurance, appropriate clothing and luggage, as necessary.
Students who are from a disadvantaged background are also eligible for an additional top up for subsistence and travel.
Funding will be held centrally by Taith and administered on an actual costs basis once participants are identified. Beneficiaries will be required to apply for funding via the completion of a request form detailing the actual costs per participant and justification.
Participant Type | Grant Rate (£) |
|---|---|
Learners | 100% of eligible costs related to exceptional travel costs. 50% additional daily subsistence grant rate 50% additional travel grant for destinations beyond 4,000km |
Green Travel
Participants that utilise green travel options for the entirety of the journey (to and from the destination) can apply post application for actual costs for their travel (where costs are higher than the allocated travel rate). Evidence of best value for money will be required as part of this additional funding request.
Green travel costs are available for distances between 100km and 3999km.
Funding will be held centrally by Taith and administered on an actual costs basis once participants are identified. Grant Recipients will be required to apply for funding via the completion of a request form detailing the actual costs and justification.
Participant Type | Grant Rate (£) |
|---|---|
All | 100% of actual costs |
Course/Training Costs
Costs covering fees for courses and training in association with international training/Continuing Professional Development mobilities for staff, and summer school courses, summer work opportunities, or international volunteering programmes for students.
Participant Type | Grant Rate (£) |
|---|---|
Staff | Up to a maximum of £40 per participant per day and maximum £400 per same participant per Project/Grant Agreement |
Virtual Group Exchanges
Development Costs
A contribution towards the cost of developing and/or delivering high-quality virtual exchanges.
Participant Type | Grant Rate (£) |
|---|---|
Learners | Up to £1,200 per project/Grant Agreement. |