Trade Union Discretionary Grant Funding Window 2025/2026

Trade Union Discretionary Grant Funding Window 2025/2026

Description of Funding Window

The objective of this funding window is to invite trade unions with members in the Banking and Alternative Banking Sector to apply for discretionary grant funding for the Upskilling/Reskilling of members and/or own employees.

The BANKSETA will consider applications for programmes in support of skills identified in the BANKSETA Sector Skills Plan or Labour Relations and Trade Union Practices. The programme need not be SAQA registered, however, it must include a competency assessment (i.e. not just attendance). The applicant must ensure that the project is initiated within two months of approval.

Submission Information

Application Process
  • Applications must be submitted via email to: TradeUnionApplications2025@bankseta.org.za.
  • This funding window will open for a period of five (5) working days. It will open on Thursday 5 March 2026 and close on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 16h00. No late applications will be accepted.