Yn rhan o Her Ysgolion Cynaliadwy y Gweinidog gwahoddwyd ceisiadau am brosiectau arloesol a oedd yn dangos cydweithio gyda chymunedau lleol, gan gynnwys disgyblion ysgol, wrth ddylunio, darparu a rheoli'r ysgolion. Yn wreiddiol roedd disgwyl i ddau enillydd gael eu cyhoeddi, ond oherwydd safon uchel y ceisiadau mae'r Gweinidog wedi cytuno ar gyllid ar gyfer tair ysgol gynaliadwy newydd - buddsoddiad cyfalaf o £44.7m ar gyfer y tri phrosiect.
The Minister’s Sustainable Schools Challenge invited bids for innovative projects which demonstrated collaboration with local communities, including school pupils, in the design, delivery and management of the schools. Originally two winners were set to be announced, but given the high calibre of entries the Minister has agreed funding for three new sustainable schools – a capital investment of £44.7m for all three projects.