Post-16 and construction skills capacity funding: 2026 to 2030
Guidance on how eligible providers in non-devolved areas can apply for post-16 capacity funding, including eligibility and assessment information.
Applies to England
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This guidance explains how eligible providers can apply for capital investment to accommodate additional post-16 learners.
The deadline to apply for the most recent round of funding passed in April 2026.
‘Post-16 and construction skills capacity funding 2026 to 2030 in non-devolved areas’ guidance provides information on:
- the purpose of the 2 funds
- who is eligible to apply
- how to apply
- how applications will be assessed and funding awarded
This national bidding round was open only to eligible providers seeking to increase education and training capacity at sites located in non-devolved areas. For sites in areas where funding has been devolved, applicants should engage the relevant strategic authority.
Annex A in the guidance lists all areas in England and sets out post-16 capacity and constructions skills capacity funding arrangements for each area.
The ‘16 to 17 population workbook’ provides a tool for prospective applications to help determine the projected population growth for their areas. Where an area is identified as having low population growth, applications for post-16 capacity funding should not be submitted.