Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme
Funding
£10,000 – £1,000,000
Location
England, North East England +3 more
Applications
Open until 2 November 2026
The Department for Education is offering grants to help schools in England reduce surface water flood risk. The scheme funds Sustainable Drainage Systems, which are features like rain gardens or permeable paving that manage rainwater on site. You can apply for between £10,000 and £1,000,000. This is a match-funded scheme, so the DfE will cover up to 50% of your total project costs. You must fund the remaining 50% yourself. The deadline to apply is 2 November 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must provide 50% match funding of total project costs
- Project must reduce surface water flood risk on the school estate
- Applicant must be a school in England
This grant is for schools in England that face surface water flooding problems. It is designed to fund drainage improvement projects on the school site. It is not for businesses, charities, or organisations outside the school estate.
Full details from Department for Education (DfE)
The Department for Education (DfE) are pleased to announce that the Schools Water Strategy is now inviting applications for the Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme. The aim of the SuDS in Schools grant is to reduce surface water flood risk in the school estate. This is a match funded scheme and therefore, at the DfE’s discretion and where the scheme criteria allow, the DfE can grant fund up to 50% of the total project costs. The full application guidance set out below provides details of the eligibility criteria, project objectives, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and how to apply, alongside dates and supporting information.
Apply through the DfE's Schools Water Strategy scheme. Full application guidance, eligibility criteria, and key dates are available from the DfE. Check the official guidance document for the specific portal or submission process.
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