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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 project is the reduction of surface water 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.

Location

England, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, Midlands

Funding organisation

Department for Education (DfE)

Who can apply

Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector, Local authority

How much you can get

From £10,000 to £1 million

Total size of grant scheme

£5 million

Opening date

14 July 2025, 2:00pm

Closing date

20 October 2025, 9:00am