Apply for a School-Based Nurseries Capital Grant
About the service
The School-Based Nurseries Capital Grant (opens in a new tab) is a grant available for eligible schools in England to bid for capital funding.
The funding is used exclusively for capital expenditure to re-purpose surplus space within the school estate to create new or expanded nursery provision.
This is the first stage in a long-term commitment to deliver school-based nurseries across England.
What happens next
We will email all applicants in spring 2025 with a decision.
If your application is successful, we will:
- issue a grant funding agreement to sign before any funds can be released
- provide more details about payment processes, reporting requirements, and timelines before you sign the agreement
The grant funding agreement is legally binding and outlines:
- your roles and responsibilities
- the terms and conditions you must follow to receive funding
Access your application
Sign into our service to:
- check the status of your application
- download a copy of your application and any supporting documents
Any documents sent to us by email will be available to download in January 2025.
By continuing, you confirm that you agree to our:
- privacy notice (opens in new tab), which explains how we use your personal information
- terms and conditions (opens in new tab)