Funding is available to support the creation of a new multi-academy trust (MAT) or to expand an existing MAT into a new area.
This fund supports the initial development of growth projects for MATs. It is available to:
- Trusts
- Schools
- Dioceses
- other organisations looking to establish a new MAT
They particularly encourage applications for projects relating to education investment areas (EIAs). There are two funding strands, both of which offer grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 per project:
A - For projects in EIAs, planning on taking on a minimum of three schools.
B - For projects outside EIAs, planning on taking on a minimum of three schools.
You can apply for the current round of funding by 25 June 2024.