The T Levels capital fund is available to support eligible further education providers offering T Levels from September 2024.
The Department for Education (DfE) is providing the T Levels Capital Fund (TLCF) with the aim of helping eligible providers have world class facilities for the delivery of T Levels.
T Levels are new technical study programmes that will sit alongside apprenticeships within a skills training system.
There are two elements of the fund:
- Specialist equipment allocation (SEA)
- Buildings and facilities improvement grant (BFIG)
All providers that have been selected to deliver T Levels from September 2024 are in scope to receive the Specialist Equipment Allocation (SEA).
Eligible providers should apply for a BFIG if they have a pressing need for capital funding to support the delivery of T Levels. For example, if their buildings are in poor condition, unsuitable for delivering T Levels or they have an estate at risk of becoming inefficient and their project can deliver high value for money.
This process will cover all pathways included in the T Level route(s). The pathways are:
- Agriculture, environmental and animal care
- Business and administration
- Catering and hospitality
- Creative and design
- Construction
- Digital
- Education and childcare:
- Health and science
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Hair and beauty
- Business and administration
- Legal, finance, and accounting.
Eligible applicants must be a provider on the DfE's list of Providers selected to deliver T Levels; and:
- Are an Academy, Further Education College, Higher Education Institution, School, Sixth Form College or University Technical College; and
- Have not previously been awarded a BFIG for the T Level route for which they are applying.
Where an Academy is part of a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) the MAT will need to apply on behalf of the Academy.
There is a set a minimum project value of £250,000 per application.
The maximum grant that is available varies depending on the T Level route.
How To Apply
The deadline for applications is 3 February 2023.
For more information, visit the UK Government website.