Government bursaries and grants

Get to grips with everything you need to know about the condition improvement fund (CIF). Find out if you're eligible, what it can cover and how much you could get.

Find out about the school condition allocation (SCA), a capital funding grant to help maintain and improve school buildings.

Devolved formula capital (DFC) is a source of capital funding for maintained schools and academies. Understand how much your school will get, how it's allocated and the rules you need to follow when spending it.

Learn how primary and secondary schools are funded through the inclusive mainstream fund. Find out when it’s paid, how you can use it, and requirements around your inclusion strategy.

Find out the payment dates and allocations for 2025/26, and be clear on how you can spend the grant.

Get to grips with your responsibilities around the education and wellbeing of service pupils. Understand which pupils are eligible for the service pupil premium (SPP), and how you can identify and support them. Plus, understand how your school can spend the premium.

Understand how your school is funded for providing universal infant free school meals (UIFSM) and the rules on spending the grant.