Grants available for school... please contact each organisation directly to apply
NSEW Small grant scheme for schools
We have even more money from the government this year and so more schools can apply for a grant of up to £500 if they want to hold an event during National Science and Engineering Week. I have attached a leaflet on this. It will available to all schools who either have a high proportion of black or ethnic minority
pupils, high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, be a small school in a rural
location or a school that is underperforming in science.
Follow this link for further information on closing dates etc...
The IOP (Institue of Physics)and STFT (Science & Technology Facilities Council)
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (formerly PPARC and CCLRC) and the Institute of Physics have set up a small grants scheme designed specifically for schools and colleges.
The aim is to provide schools with grants of up to £500 for small-scale projects or events linked to the teaching or promotion of physics. Projects linked to astronomy, space and particle physics are particularly encouraged.
This could be used to support a range of projects, for example:
running a school/college based science week activitypurchasing materials/resources outside of the normal department resourcesorganising a visit to or from a working physicist
The scheme is open to all UK educational institutions (schools and colleges) catering for pupils/students in the age range 5-18. Applications can be made at any time and we aim to process these within two months of receipt. Please ensure you send your applications sufficiently in advance of the proposed start date of your project. To facilitate a quick response applications will only be accepted by email. Please remember to rename the file as requested below.
For more information on eligibility see: Guidance Notes
The Royal Society Partnership Grants
An opportunity for schools to apply for funding to support projects where they work with a partner scientist or engineer. Details can be found at
Ecology is the Science that studies the relationships of living things to one another and to their physical surroundings. The main idea behind the study of ecology is to try to understand the connections between organisms and their environment.
Innovation & research (upto £750)
This grant is intended to help teachers to develop creative approaches in communicating ecology. The aim is to promote good practice and to support ecology teaching that is both exciting and intellectually stimulating.
Primary School fieldwork or nature visit (upto £300)
Funding is available to help primary school teachers to arrange for their class to participate in a field trip or visit to an interesting place.
Making an application:
Closing dates for applications are Jan 31st, Apr 30th and Sept 30th with the exception of the professional development courses which are awarded on a first come first served basis.
Application formas are available from: www.britishecologicalsociety.org
Ecological Education Grants
Institute of Mathematics and it's applications (IMA) Education Grants
The Institute is pleased to announce the launch of the Education Grants. Individuals in secondary schools, Colleges of Further Education (FE) and Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in the United Kingdom can apply for a grant to help with the costs of running or attending an educational activity relating to mathematics.
The Institute is aware that educational establishments may have to find alternative funding to help with the cost of running or attending an educational activity relating to mathematics. The Institute is pleased that the Education Grants will help financially support such activities, which will help increase the popularity of mathematics with learners and encourage the take up of mathematics post-16.
An initial budget of £6k has been earmarked for this scheme and will be split equally between schools/Further Education and Higher Education. Grants will be made up to a value of £600.
Earthwatch is pleased to announce that we are now inviting applications for fully funded Educator expeditions in 2010
Whether you're an educator or not, we know that you are passionate about empowering young people to become the environmentally conscious citizens of tomorrow. And Earthwatch's Educator Programme offers fully funded professional development opportunities for secondary stage educators to do exactly that. Expeditions include travel, food, accommodation, and a grant to help educators 'kick-start' a school environmental project.
Participants on an Earthwatch educator expedition will:
Work alongside leading environmental scientists Learn transferrable, hands-on field research skills Bring new ideas and knowledge back to the classroom Learn to integrate environmental themes into teaching Meet and exchange ideas with like-minded education professionals Inspire a new generation to learn about and conserve our planetFor more information about the programme and to apply, please visit our website. But don't forget, by forwarding this message to the teachers and educators you know, you offer them and their students the opportunity of a lifetime.
The Earthwatch Engagement Team education@earthwatch.org.uk
Equipment Grants for Schools [Armourers & Brasiers and Rolls-Royce]
Each year grants are made to schools for special purposes such as science equipment and projects, or travel to scientific events or institutions. Typically these are up to £600 for primary and to £1000 for secondary schools. Funds are finite and will be allocated on a first come first served basis in each year starting on 1 April. Applications, outlining the nature of the science equipment, project or travel plans, including approximate costs and nominating a point of contact, should be sent to:
The Clerk, Armourers’ Hall, 81 Coleman Street, LONDON EC2R 5BJ
Link is http://www.armourersandbrasiers.co.uk/science_resources.htm
