Pathways to Work Innovation Fund: applicant bid pack
This pack explains the Pathways to Work Innovation Fund. The application window closed on 26 October 2026.
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The Pathways to Work Innovation Fund is now closed
The application window closed at 11:59pm (BST) on 26 October 2026 and no further applications will be accepted via the portal, email or post.
Thank you to all organisations that submitted an application. Applications received before the deadline will now progress through the assessment process.
Updates on the next stages will be provided to applicants in due course.
The Pathways to Work Innovation Fund will invest up to £60 million over 2 years in grant funding to test new ideas that support disabled people and people with long-term health conditions to move towards, enter, stay and progress in work. We are looking for new ideas and approaches, including new uses of technology. The Fund is open to applications for grant funding from organisations across the UK, including:
- public sector organisations
- businesses
- voluntary and community organisations
- partnerships and consortia
We are interested in ideas that can improve employment outcomes and generate valuable learning.
Applicant guidance
This page contains the Pathways to Work Innovation Fund:
- Applicant bid pack
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- Application form
- Supporting templates
Accessible formats
You can also find the following accessible formats on this page:
- Welsh
- Large print
- Easy-Read – please note this version may not be suitable for people who use screen readers. Please contact us to request an alternative version.
- accessible text
- British Sign Language (BSL)
- audio
If you require a braille version of the applicant bid pack or the FAQs, please contact us using the email or postal address provided at the bottom of this page.
Contact details
Email: dwp.pathwaystoworkinnovationfund@dwp.gov.uk
Postal address:
Pathways to Work Innovation Fund
Ernst & Young
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF