UK government grant from Department for Education (DfE)
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme
- Businesses can apply
- Funder
- Department for Education (DfE)
- Kind
- UK government grant
- Each award
- Up to £1 million
- Closes
- 2 November 2026 at 17:00in 7 days
What it funds
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.
From the Find a Grant listing.
Who can apply
- Find a Grant lists these applicant types: Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector, Local authority.
Key dates
- Opens24 August 20262 months ago
- Closes at 17:002 November 2026in 7 days
Dates as the Find a Grant listing gives them. Relative dates count from 26 October 2026.
All open funding competitions and grants · Tender Radar first saw this call on 24 October 2026 and last read its listing on 25 October 2026. Page as of 26 October 2026.