The T Levels capital fund is available to support eligible further education providers delivering T Levels from September 2023 onwards.
The fund is formed of 2 parts:
the building and facilities improvement grant which providers will need to bid for
the specialist equipment allocation which will be awarded to providers using a formula allocation (provided they have not previously received funding for the particular route/s)
The T Levels capital fund guidance provides an overview of the fund and how to apply for the building and facilities improvement grant to support T Level delivery for the academic year 2023 to 2024.
Providers delivering T Levels in earlier waves will also be able to bid for funding to support the delivery of the new T Level routes, or existing routes for which they have not previously received capital funding.
Update on applications for wave 4
Wave 4 of the buildings and facilities improvement grant is closed to applications. We will announce details of future application rounds in due course.
Published 30 January 2019 Last updated 15 November 2022 +show all updates
Eligibility for SEA in the 'Specialist equipment allocation (SEA)' guidance has been updated to show who is eligible for wave 4 SEA funding.
We have added additional information on T Levels capital fund wave 4.
Clarified the wording in 'Specialist equipment allocation (SEA)' on match funding, wave 4 and when we'll reclaim funding, and added examples of equipment previously purchased using SEA.
Updated section 5.1.6 of 'T Levels capital fund guidance' to clarify details of guidance for sixth form colleges.
Updated the T Levels capital fund and Specialist equipment allocation (SEA) guidance.
Removed T Levels application form, T Levels capital fund monthly cash flow template, T Levels investment appraisal form, T Levels capital fund financial plan for academy trusts, T Levels capital financial forecast template and Space needs assessment tools.
Updated with a link to wave 3 successful applicants.
Guidance updated to show deadline has been extended from 26 March to 28 March 2021.
Updated section 5.3.3 on Sustainability to clarify the information applicants are required to submit and to clarify the resources available for consultation.
Added a new version of the T levels investment appraisal form. Changed name of T Levels capital fund investment appraisal file to T levels capital financial forecast template - the contents of the file have not changed.
Updated 'T Levels capital fund application form': 'Tab 7 Estates and Projects - 2' amended in response to feedback to improve clarity and make it easier for applicants to complete.
Updated guidance for 2022 providers.
Update to timing of grant allocation in the 'Specialist equipment allocation (SEA)' guidance.
