Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Market Engagement Event

The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to work with delivery providers to reduce the risk of surface water flooding in the school estate through installing SuDS solutions. These solutions may also reduce the strain on local drainage networks. The DfE will consider grant funding contributions towards small, medium and large SuDS projects as defined below:

• Small schemes e.g. a range of small, medium and large planters.

• Medium schemes e.g. a range of planters, small sized rain gardens and tree pits.

• Large schemes e.g. a range planters, tree pits, swales/detention basin and a range of medium to large rain gardens.

This is a match funded grant scheme and therefore, at the DfE’s discretion and where the scheme criteria allow, the DfE can fund up to 50% of the total project costs.

The objective of the Market Engagement Event is to:

• Provide an understanding of the Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in schools Grant Scheme.

• Improve awareness of the Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in schools Grant Scheme.

• Share information around the application process and any key areas to be aware of.

• Join up Schools with Lead Local Flood Authorities, Water Companies and Charities to form joint bids where possible (through sharing of contact information).

The full advert for this event can be found using the following link: Find a Grant - SuDS in Schools FY 27-28

If you are interested in this event, please complete the MS Form to submit the details of the people who require an invitation, and if applicable to submit any areas you would like to see covered during the event. The link to the MS Form for completion is as follows: Event registration: Market engagement event, SuDS in Schools FY 27-28 – Fill in form

DfE reserves the right to terminate the Market Engagement Event or application process at any stage prior to grant signature. The Schools Water Strategy team will endeavour to notify applicants as soon as possible in the event that funding is not secured and/or the application is withdrawn.