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Funding for Capital Projects in Secondary Schools and Sixth Form Colleges (UK)
Secondary schools and colleges can apply for grants to improve the teaching of science, computer science, design & technology, art, languages, music and performing arts at GCSE and A-Level.
Grants are generally awarded for new builds, refurbishment, and technical equipment.
Two types of grants are available:
- £15,000 – £50,000 (equipment projects)
- £15,000 – £100,000 (new build and refurbishment projects)
The funding is being made available through the Wolfson Foundation’s Secondary Education Programme.
The school or college should meet all of the following criteria:
- be state-funded
- have at least two years of exam results available
- have been inspected by Ofsted / Estyn / HMIE / ETI and have an overall outcome of ‘Good’ or above
- Demonstrating an achieved level of excellence OR significant progress towards excellence through, for example, inspection reports and progress made by students
- if a predominantly denominational or faith-based school, it should have a non-discriminatory entry policy regarding religious allegiance. At least 10% of pupils must be of other denominations, faiths or none.
The closing date for applications is 1st May 2025.
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