Phase 2 is here and primary schools and maintained nurseries can now apply for up to £150,000 of capital funding to create or expand on-site nurseries. This grant is designed to improve early years provision for children aged 2–4 years old, and funding can be used for a wide range of projects... including safe, inspiring outdoor play areas.
The application window is open from 22 September 2025 to 5pm on 11 December 2025, so let's get started!
You must:
Investing in outdoor play supports children’s physical, social, and emotional development... and this grant helps make it possible!