Open grant
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme
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.
Published opportunity
- Funding
- From £10,000 to £1 million
- Location
- England, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, Midlands
- Deadline
- 2 November 2026, 5:00 PM
- Provider
- GOV.UK
Published criteria
Who this opportunity is for.
- Who can apply
- Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector, Local authority
- Funding organisation
- Department for Education (DfE)
- Location
- England, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, Midlands
- Opens
- 24 August 2026, 1:00 PM
- Closes
- 2 November 2026, 5:00 PM
- Requirement
- Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector, Local authority