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Sustainable Drainage Systems in Schools

This funding opportunity is for projects to reduce the risk of surface-water flooding to schools. It is open to applications for grants towards both the design and construction of features installed in the school estate to reduce flooding.

The fund covers a wide range of interventions, for example:

  • Small schemes that have minimal design/engineering eg. small, medium and large downpipe planters
  • Medium schemes eg. medium sized planters, small rain gardens
  • Large schemes that require significant design and engineering eg. swales, re-landscaping and medium to large rain gardens

Applications can be made by any state-funded school, voluntary-aided school, Lead Local Flood Authority (Devon County Council), water company or non-profit organisation.

The grant can only cover up to 50% of eligible costs and match funding is therefore required.

Focus of fund/fund aims:

Grants towards the costs of installations to reduce the risk of surface-water flooding in schools

Application deadline:

2 November 2026

Fund description:

https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/sustainable-drainage-systems-suds-in-schools-fy-202728-1