Capital support for T Level providers – 2026/27

Eligible providers will have received grant offer letters confirming capital funding for 2026 to 2027 to help them buy industry‑standard equipment for delivering T Levels in priority routes from September 2026. Signed grant offer letters must be returned to the department by midday on 4 March 2026.

This £11.36 million grant is formula‑based, using the T Level Data Collection (TLDC) to determine allocations. It supports routes where equipment needs and future skills demand are highest, including Engineering and Manufacturing, Construction, Digital, Health and Science, Creative and Design, and Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care. More information can be found here.

Specialist Equipment Allocation (SEA)

The Specialist Equipment Allocation (SEA) gave funding to eligible T Level providers to buy the specialist equipment needed to deliver T Levels for the first time.

This grant is now closed.

All eligible providers have received their allocation. Monitoring forms confirming spend were due to the department on 23 January 2026.

Building and Facilities Improvement Grant (BFIG)

The building and facilities improvement grant is closed for applications.