Department For Education
What the fund is
The trust capacity fund (TCaF) supports the growth of multi-academy trusts (MATs). It is for trusts which have had a growth project approved by a regional director.
We particularly encourage applications for funding which:
- relate to education investment areas
- involve taking on groups of schools
- involve taking on underperforming schools
It is available to:
- academy trusts
- local authority-maintained schools forming a MAT
Trusts will be able to apply for the next round of funding between 1 November 2023 and 1 February 2024.
How to apply
Before you apply for the trust capacity fund 2023 to 2025, read the:
- to find out more about the trust capacity fund, who it is for, how to apply and how we will assess your bid
- relevant trust development statement, if your application involves taking on a school in an education investment area
To apply, complete the:
Email your completed application form and expenditure plan to TCaF.Grant@education.gov.uk before1 February 2024.
Related funding
Apply for the trust establishment and growth fund for funding to support the initial development of growth projects.
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Last updated 9 October 2023 +show all updates
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We have reformatted the information on this page. Applications for the next round of funding will open on 1 November 2023.
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