Funding for STEM related activities
A collection of links that point to grants and funding for STEM projects in schools and colleges.
Institute of Physics, School Grants Scheme
The scheme provides schools with grants of up to £600 for projects or events linked to the teaching or promotion of physics or engineering.
Royal Society Partnership Grants
Partnership Grants of up to £3000 are available to schools to enable students, aged 5 – 18, to carry out science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) projects.
Engineering education grant scheme
The Engineering Education Grant Scheme provides support for UK-based educational projects that aim to increase engineering knowledge in young people aged 5 - 19. Supported by the IMechE and IET.
The Ethnic Minorities Award Scheme for Environmental Projects
Small grants are available to schools, community groups and individuals undertaking projects which concern the environment and involve people from ethnic communities.
British Science Week Grants
This page has details of the grants available to support activities for British Science Week, held in March.
Institute of Mathematics: Education Grant Scheme
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.
Biochemical Society: Scientific Outreach Grants
The Society wishes to support scientific outreach activities that communicate the excitement of molecular bioscience to young people and the community. Applications are invited for sums up to £1000 to assist with the direct costs associated with an event and expenses incurred (e.g. transport and/or teacher cover).
Royal Society of Chemistry: Outreach fund
Providing funding to support chemistry based school and community engagement activities.
Holmes Hines Memorial Fund
Small awards are available to help individuals or organisations with any scientific or engineering based activities where public funds are not available. For example, education camps, themed weeks, clubs and conferences.
British Ecological Society Outreach Grants
The British Ecological Society Outreach Grants support organisations to develop ecological public engagement events. Maximum award, £2000.
Funding to run CREST Awards with underrepresented audiences
Apply for a grant to support young people underrepresented in STEM to achieve CREST awards.