School Construction Assistance Program
Forecasted
School Construction Assistance Program supports Virginia school divisions and regional CTE boards with construction, expansion, and renovation funding to improve public school and CTE facilities.
Funder: Virginia Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: 10%, 20%, or 30% of approved project costs; $209,251,437 available in the FY26 round
Summary: Competitive grants support Virginia public school and CTE facility construction, expansion, flexible space buildouts, and major modernization or renovation.
Key Information: Applicants are Virginia school divisions or regional CTE governing boards; projects must lack sufficient funding for their full cost.
Description
The School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP), administered by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), supports capital improvements to public school buildings, including school-based and regional career and technical education (CTE) facilities. Created by the General Assembly in 2022, it funds construction, additions, innovative flexible space buildouts, and major modernization or renovation. Similar capital work across multiple schools, such as HVAC improvements or window and door replacement, is also eligible.
The program prioritizes poor building conditions, local commitment, and financial need. Local fiscal stress and revenue capacity help determine the percentage of project costs covered. VDOE reviews and scores applications, while the Virginia Board of Education approves awards. Innovative uses of underutilized space are encouraged, including school-within-a-school concepts, public microschools, and reimagining under-capacity schools.
