Financing Skills Development
The TEVET Fund connects financing, industry and skills development to create opportunities, drive productivity and contribute to economic transformation.
Our mandate
The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) Act, Chapter 138 of the Laws of Zambia, established the TEVET Fund to finance skills development in an efficient, equitable and demand-responsive manner.
1The Government of Zambia
Established the Fund under the TEVET Act; the Skills Development Levy is collected through ZRA.
2Stakeholders contribute
Stakeholders contribute the funds used for skills development initiatives.
3TEVET Fund investments
The Fund calls for proposals under the four funding windows.
4TEVET infrastructure and equipment
Investment in TEVET infrastructure and equipment.
5Training providers
Training providers deliver the training.
6Beneficiaries gain skills
Beneficiaries gain the skills.
7Economic transformation
Skills drive productivity, employment and a diversified, industrialised economy (8NDP).
Vision, mission and core values
Vision
A dynamic, credible and reliable regulator for technical education, vocational and entrepreneurship training (TEVET).
Mission
To regulate, monitor and coordinate Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) to ensure sustainable supply of quality skilled labour force.
Integrity
We are honest and ethical in the execution of our duties.
Innovation
We are creative and embrace new ideas for effective service delivery.
Accountability
We are responsible for all our actions and transparent in the execution of our duties.
Equality
We are fair and inclusive in the execution of our regulatory role.
Collaboration
We value stakeholder engagement to strengthen the skills development system.
Team Building
We value teamwork for effective service, leveraging multidisciplinary talent.
The latest from the TEVET Fund
Funding Windows
Pre-Employment Training
Training provider grants for pre-employment skills development
Employer Based Training (EBT)
Employer-driven training co-funded through the SDL
MSME & Informal Sector Training
Entrepreneurship, productivity and informal-sector skills
Investment & Development
Infrastructure, equipment, HRD and systems development
Open calls for proposals
2026 Window 3: MSME and Informal Sector Training
TEVETA invites training institutions registered with TEVETA to submit proposals for skills training for youth employment and job creation in the MSMEs and Info…
Priority sectors of the Eighth National Development Plan
In line with the 8NDP, the Fund directs training to the priority economic sectors with high skills demand, supporting industrialisation, economic diversification and a competent workforce under the pillars of economic transformation and human development.
Agriculture
Mining
Manufacturing
Tourism
Support Services
How to apply
Create Your AccountCreate your account
Create an account for your training institution.
Choose an open call
Open calls will be indicated, with the documents to be attached and the closing date.
Apply online
Complete the application form and upload the required documents. You receive a reference number immediately.
Evaluation and award
Proposals are checked for eligibility and the outcome will be communicated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Registered training institutions (public, private, industry, NGO and faith-based).
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. Registering and applying are free.
Can I save my application and finish later?
Prepare your documents first, because the form is completed in one sitting. After submitting you can still add documents to your application from your dashboard until the call closes.
How will I know the outcome?
You receive an email at each step, and can follow the status of your application from your dashboard at any time.
What happens to the information I submit?
It is used to evaluate, fund and monitor your project, and is protected as described in our privacy policy.
Ready to apply?
See what is open now, or register so you are ready for the next call.