Education Endowment Foundation

Funding is available for projects that improve outcomes for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.

Eligible Organisations

Any not-for-profit organisation working in schools and other educational settings are welcome to apply. This includes schools, local authorities, universities, social enterprises and community interest companies.

Suitable Projects

Projects must focus on raising attainment and other educational outcomes for children aged from 3 to 18 with special educational needs. To be successful, projects should be practical, cost-effective, scalable and supported by evidence on the impact on learning outcomes.

Application Process

Applications can be made using the online application system. There is a useful guidance document to help you, available from the Education Endowment Foundation website.

Important Dates

Please refer to the website for the latest deadlines.

Funding Range

There is no minimum or maximum size of grant, but past grants have tended to range from £90,000 to £1.5m.