£125,000 available for Surrey schools to fight climate change

16th June 2026

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What does the funding grant include?

Who can apply? Surrey Maintained Schools, Academy Trust Schools, and Church of England Voluntary Aided schools.

10-15 schools will be selected
Funding for measures like SuDS planters, rain gardens, tree pits, and wildlife gardens
Can be used as match funding alongside other grants

Get in touch with us for help on your application.

Key dates to be aware of

Milestone	Date
Applications open	8th June 2026
Application deadline	31st July 2026
Works must be completed	28th February 2027
Final report due	5th March 2027

How can Meristem Design help?

We've delivered sustainable drainage projects at hundreds of schools across the UK. Our services are a perfect fit for this grant:

Rain gardens - capture and filter runoff to prevent flooding
SuDS planters - low-maintenance, biodiverse, grant-eligible
Nature planting workshops - hands-on sessions for pupils that support Eco-Schools Green Flag applications
Green Screens - providing privacy and improved air quality
Wildlife gardens - designed to inspire curiosity and support learning

Rain Gardens

SuDS Planters

Nature Workshops

Green Screens

Wildlife Gardens

We can support you with your application, help you scope the right solution, and deliver the project on time and on budget.

Get in touch with us - we'd be happy to help!

Why is this funding needed?

Many schools across Surrey are dealing with older infrastructure making them more vulnerable to climate-related challenges, resulting in flooded playing fields, overheating classrooms, and declining biodiversity.

Following the success from last years Surrey County Council grant, 21 schools were awarded funding to install climate-resilient measures such as SuDS planters, solar shading, tree pits, green walls, pergolas and wildlife gardens.

Find out more and take a look at some of the success stories.

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