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Funding opens 23rd - 27th February 2026
What is the TDF?
What is the TDF?
The NTDC Technician Development Fund (TDF) is a key benefit for Partner Affiliates (PAs). It provides technical staff with funding opportunities to support innovative initiatives. To check if your organisation is a Partner Affiliate, see our list of partners.
The TDF empowers technicians to access resources that help them grow professionally, develop new skills, and implement impactful projects.
Ongoing Opportunities
Ongoing Opportunities
The TDF will operate year-round, with monthly application windows. Each quarter will focus on a different funding theme, ensuring a broad range of opportunities for technicians across the sector.
Current Funding
Current Funding
Th next funding round is open on 23rd - 27th February 2026 - sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear when applications open.
About the Fund
About the Fund
The NTDC Technician Development Fund is designed to provide practical support for on-the-ground technicians. We know that many valuable opportunities are out of reach due to sector financial constraints, and the TDF exists to help bridge that gap.
TDF Funding Details
TDF Funding Details
Application Process: Open year-round with rotating themes.
Who Can Apply: Technical staff at all grades in Partner Affiliate organisations.
Rotating Funding Areas: Mobility/travel, training and development, collaborative projects, inclusivity and engagement. Funding areas will vary, see below for the calendar.
Assessment Criteria: Applications are reviewed based on alignment with NTDC priorities, impact, innovation, feasibility, and inclusivity.
Proof of Expenditure: NTDC may request receipts or, in some cases, purchase items (e.g., travel) on behalf of applicants.
👉 For full details, please see the Technician Development Fund Policy Document.
TDF Funding Calendar
TDF Funding Calendar
January 2026: Partner Forum Travel Fund
February 2026: Professional Membership Fund
March 2026: Wellbeing Fund
Stay Updated
Stay Updated
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Previous funding
Previous funding
TDF Partner Forum Fund (Jan 2026)
TDF Partner Forum Fund (Jan 2026)
We’re pleased to share that eleven technicians were supported through our January Partner Forum Travel Fund. This fund has supported technicians to attend the Partner Forum 2026, at The University of Sheffield in April 2026.
We’re pleased to share that eleven technicians were supported through our January Partner Forum Travel Fund. This fund has supported technicians to attend the Partner Forum 2026, at The University of Sheffield in April 2026.
TDF Mobility Fund (Oct - Dec 2025)
TDF Mobility Fund (Oct - Dec 2025)
We’re pleased to share that nine technicians were supported through our October –December 2025 funding round. These awards have enabled individuals to attend events, develop new skills, and undertake projects that are making a meaningful impact on their professional practice.
We’re pleased to share that nine technicians were supported through our October –December 2025 funding round. These awards have enabled individuals to attend events, develop new skills, and undertake projects that are making a meaningful impact on their professional practice.
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