Department for Education Grants

Department for Education has 3 open funds listed here, with the next deadline on 8 September 2026.

Checked daily. Last updated 5 August 2026.

Funder track record

Last published award 2025

Awards published

11,113

Typical award

£90,013

Most awards

£15,492 to £377,276

Most funded region

North West

Recent awards include ROSE BRUFORD COLLEGE OF THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE (£500,000, 2025), Student Minds (£262,500, 2024) and Weston College of Further and Higher Education (£1,992, 2024).

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What Department for Education funds

Counted across the 3 open funds on this page.

Education (2)Public Administration & Defence (2)

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Children's Social Care Improvement Teams (CIT)

Department for Education

£45,000 – £480,000Public Administration & Defence

This grant funds high performing local authorities in England. They use the money to support other councils in improving their children's social care services. Grants range from £45,000 to £480,000. T

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School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2027 to 2030

Department for Education

Public Administration & Defence, Education

The School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2027 to 2030 helps local authorities create or expand nursery places in schools. This is phase 3 of the programme and focuses on helping disadvantaged families a

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Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) School Improvement Grant

Department for Education

£40,000 – £240,000Education

The RISE grant provides funding for schools in England that Ofsted has identified as needing improvement. The Department for Education runs this programme to raise standards across all schools. Grants

Where this funding goes

England (3)North East England (1)North West England (1)South East England (1)South West England (1)

Frequently asked questions about Department for Education funding

How many Department for Education grants are open right now?+

3 grants from Department for Education are open on GrantMatch today. The list is checked daily.

When is the next Department for Education deadline?+

The nearest deadline is 8 September 2026, and the furthest is 1 April 2027. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.

How much does Department for Education usually award?+

Across 11,113 published awards, the typical Department for Education grant is £90,013, with most falling between £15,492 and £377,276. Figures come from 360Giving open data and describe past awards, not what is on offer now.

How do I apply for Department for Education funding?+

Each grant on this page links to the Department for Education application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.

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