Do You Qualify for T-Level Capital Funding?

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Do You Qualify for T-Level Capital Funding?

Since T Levels were launched in 2020, more than £250 million has been made available through the T-Level Capital Fund to support schools, colleges and other further education providers across England. And the funding is set to continue, with the T Level Capital Wave 5 making more than £150 million of funding available for the academic year 2024/25 to help providers make the necessary improvements to their buildings and facilities. 

If you’re interested in offering technical study programmes alongside apprenticeships in your establishment, it’s worth knowing whether you qualify for funding and how to apply.

What are T Levels?

T Levels are two-year long, level 3 technical study programmes for 16 to 19-year-olds designed in partnership with businesses and employers. They combine classroom learning with extended industry placements to give students the skills and experience they need to succeed in a range of industries.

The T-Level Capital Fund (TLCF) has been put in place by the government to help support education providers in delivering T Levels as part of their curriculum. The fund is designed to give students access to good quality facilities and industry-standard equipment to help them gain the skills and knowledge they need. 

What T-Level capital funding is available?

The capital fund is open to all providers with a 16 to 19 funding contract and is available in two elements:

  • The Specialist Equipment Allocation (SEA) This can be used to buy industry-standard specialist equipment to deliver the T Levels. It is awarded to providers offering a T-Level route for the first time in 2024/25 and is allocated automatically based on a formula, so there’s no need to apply. 
  • Buildings and Facilities Improvement Grant (BFIG) – You must apply for the BFIG through a bidding round. If successful, the money can be used to finance estate improvement projects and expansions.

Who can apply for T-Level funding?

You can apply for T-Level capital funding if you run a school, academy, further education college, sixth form college, higher education institution or university technical college. You must also not have previously received a Buildings and Facilities Improvement Grant to deliver T Level qualifications at your institution. 

The current batch of funding (Wave 5) is available to education providers that have registered to deliver T Levels in the 2024/25 academic year. You can see an updated register of providers on this list.

How to apply for a BFIG

You can apply for the Buildings and Facilities Improvement Grant by completing an application online. You should apply if you need capital funding to improve or expand your education estates to support the delivery of T Levels. The grant can be spent on:

  • Estate improvement projects that better the condition of your estate and can include remodelling and/or refurbishment.  
  • Estate expansion projects to increase your internal floor area by extending your existing space or adding a mezzanine, for example. 

The maximum amount of funding that’s available for each estate is capped at £4 million per site and there’s a minimum project value of £250,000 per application. You should make sure the amount you ask for is proportionate to the number of T Levels you plan to introduce and the size of your student cohort. 

Apply for T-Level funding with Eddisons

T-Level funding applications can be time-consuming and complex. However, the BFIG funding criteria allows for some of the funding to be spent on professional assistance. For the best chance of success, it’s advisable to seek expert help from specialist chartered surveyors for education such as Eddisons.

We can advise on all aspects of the BFIG process and produce the application on your behalf. We have already secured over £120 million in funding for schools, colleges and academies and can do the same for you. Find out more about our T-level funding service and get in touch to arrange your free consultation. 

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