Climate Resilient Schools Grant – 2026

Advance warning: The second year of the grant scheme is due to be launched on Monday 8th June!

Following the success of year one, Surrey County Council is launching the second year of the Climate Resilient Schools Grant. This scheme provides schools with money for adaptation measures against the impact of our changing climate.

Surrey schools are encouraged to start thinking about projects they would like to put in place which focus on a particular climate risk they face. These could include flooding playgrounds or overheating classrooms, which have a real impact on students’ ability to play and learn. To give schools an idea of what is possible, guidance documents will be available once live, as well as inspiration from some of the first year of grant recipients. Schools are also encouraged to consider and include in their application the additional benefits these measures could achieve, such as improving biodiversity or supporting student’s wellbeing.

Full details will be shared on the Together for Surrey platform, where schools can find out the full criteria, download supporting documents and find a link to the application. The application window is expected to be nine weeks long, with successful application being notified in late August.