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Funder · Federal agency

Department for Education

Funds education, school facilities, early years and children's services.

United Kingdomwww.gov.uk
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Annual funding—
Programs4
Active grants4
Total grants4
About

The Department for Education is responsible for children's services and education in England, from early years and schools to further and higher education. It also supports the professionals who work in these sectors.

Its funding can help schools, nurseries and children's services improve facilities, standards and support for young people.

Programs & grants under this funder
Children's Social Care Improvement Teams (CIT)

Funding for high-performing local authorities to improve children’s social care

1 grant
Children's Social Care Improvement Teams (CIT)
Open
£13.1M pool·12 days
Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) School Improvement Grant

Targeted school improvement support arranged through RISE regional teams.

1 grant
Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) School Improvement Grant
Open
£12M pool·217 days
School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2027 to 2030

Capital funding for local authorities to create or expand school-based nurseries.

1 grant
School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2027 to 2030
Open
— pool·34 days
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme

Funding SuDS design and installation to reduce surface water flood risk at schools.

1 grant
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme
Open
£5M pool·67 days
Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Source: www.gov.uk