The Trust Capacity Fund (TCaF) supports the growth of multi-academy trusts (MATs). It is for trusts which have had a growth project approved by a regional director.
Government particularly encourage applications for funding which:
- relate to education investment areas
- involve taking on groups of schools
- involve taking on underperforming schools
It is available to:
- academy trusts
- local authority-maintained schools forming a MAT
Trusts can apply for the next round of funding between 1 March 2024 and 25 June 2024.