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Department for Education

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme

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

OpenDepartment for EducationUnited Kingdom

This grant supports delivery providers to design and install sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) on school sites, helping reduce the risk of surface water flooding in the school estate. It can support projects ranging from rainwater downpipe planters to schemes using measures such as detention basins, raingardens and bioretention tree pits.

It is for Lead Local Flood Authorities, water companies,…

In scope are the design and construction of SuDS features on school sites, including projects from small rainwater downpipe planters to schemes with multiple SuDS solutions such as detention basins, raingardens and bioretention tree pits. Applications may be for a standalone SuDS project or part of a wider set of works, but the DfE will only contribute to the SuDS-related aspect. Both design and installation must be included.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.2 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.21 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£5M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: sustainable-drainage-systems-suds-in-schools-fy-202728-1Source: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk