Submit a business case for the 2025 to 2026 funding year
Use this service to submit a business case related to adult education and skills funding allocations.
View the Adult education and skills funding allocations guidance and technical guidance for more information on the business case process (links open in new tab).
Before you start
The service is for organisations, further education, and sixth-form colleges that deliver adult funding.
To complete your return, you will need:
- your current funding allocation value
- the reason for your business case
- the funding allocation value that you are requesting
- additional information to support your case
Sign in with DfE Sign-in
You'll need a DfE Sign-in account to use this service. If you have not used DfE Sign-in before you'll need to create an account (opens in new tab) and link it to your organisation.
If you have questions
Contact us through the Customer Help Portal (opens in new tab)