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Funding is available to schools, colleges or universities to support activities that bring together at least three different partners to benefit in the delivery or attendance at a chemistry centered outreach activity. For example, a scheme might involve a university and an industry providing an initiative for secondary students; it might involve a university collaborating with a sixth form college in providing an experience for KS3/ 4 students (it may be that staff and students from the same institution are considered as different partners if they both have significant and different roles in the delivery of the proposed programme).

In all cases, the activity needs to involve the development of the practical skills/ experience in chemistry of the target group in a manner that is not achievable through normal timetabled activities.

Strong applications will be able to demonstrate, in addition to key scientific benefits, how as many of the partners in the scheme as possible will develop through involvement in the scheme.

In addition, schemes that involve visits from one partner constituency to another will be particularly favoured. Applications will only be accepted from a partner involved in educational delivery and will be for sums up to £1000.

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Funding for school lab equipment and chemistry clubs, undergraduate chemistry societies and projects that bring together schools/ colleges and universities

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Early Years, Primary and Secondary Schools  👇🏽

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Early Years, Primary and Secondary Schools  👇🏽

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*** Grants are available in a local authority area for three years, after which we move on to new areas.***

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Two different funding opportunities available for Maths Week Scotland 2023 depending on the size of your project:
Large Grants Fund and Small Grants Fund.
Small Grants Fund: Two rounds each year, in Spring and in late Summer, with funding provided by Scottish Government, Edinburgh Mathematical Society and Glasgow Mathematical Journal Trust.

Applicants are able to apply for up to £2,000 allowing individuals, community groups, schools, libraries, museums and other organisations to take part in Maths Week Scotland to create their own innovative events and resources.

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This outdoor learning grant fund has two elements – a fully funded outdoor learning training for your staff and £500 of equipment for outdoor learning.

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Local School Nature Grants

What do bird boxes, bee hotels, and nature experts all have in common? They're all available for free as part of our Local School Nature Grants programme, supported by players of the People's Postcode Lottery.

Open to schools and early years settings in England, Scotland, and Wales, this outdoor learning grant fund has two elements - £500 of outdoor equipment chosen from a catalogue of over 100 items, and an outdoor learning training course for your staff.

Learn more about the grants below or head straight to the application portal.

Discover our tips
for writing a winning
grant application!

Our impact

Since their launch in 2017, our Local School Nature Grants have helped nearly 3,500 schools across England, Scotland, and Wales to improve their outdoor learning provision, enabling thousands more children to profit from time in nature.

2022 was our biggest and best year yet: we awarded 900 grants - more than any previous year.

There was a general lack of confidence with ideas to take outdoors, so the staff found the training hugely beneficial. Some said it was the best training they have ever had.

Key Information

Product catalogue

With a Local School Nature Grant, you'll have a budget of £500 to mix and match on items from our product catalogue. We offer a wide variety of products to appeal to a broad range of age groups and projects. All the products are delivered direct to you from our partner suppliers.

Training catalogue

You'll be able to select an outdoor learning training session from a range of themes. A member of our skilled team will then deliver an engaging session for your staff for up to half a day. You will be offered a choice of dates, but we do ask that the training is delivered within the funding round.

Funding

Eligibility

The grants are available to all schools and early years settings in England, Scotland, and Wales only. Early years settings must employ at least five staff and have a dedicated building, either stand alone or part of a school. School nurseries and the attached school will be classed as one setting.

We cannot fund outside of the geographical limits. Individual childminders are not eligible to apply. If you have previously been awarded a Local School Nature Grant, you cannot apply again.

Please read the FAQ on the application portal for more information.

More details

The total spend on products cannot exceed £500.

All prices include VAT and delivery.

Any under-spend will be used to help further schools partake in the project and cannot be reimbursed to the school.

Schools are welcome to select the same item multiple times, as long as the £500 budget is not exceeded.

Items will be delivered to your site within three months of a successful application.

We manage all the ordering and payments - you simply make a choice via the online catalogue.

We cannot let you 'top up' the grant.

The training will take place at your own site.

You will have a choice of themes for the training session.

The training will be outdoors and interactive (our preference), or delivered remotely online.

Up to 30 staff can take part, although up to 15 (including the trainer) is preferred.

We include handouts and follow up information, including lesson plans and ideas.

You will have a choice of times and dates for the training session.

All our staff are following strong Covid-19 protection protocols as well as our standard risk management processes.

Keep in the know

If you'd like to get involved or want to stay up to date on our projects, sign up to our free newsletter today.

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Local School Nature Grants - Learning through Landscapes

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Apply for a Local School Nature Grant for the chance to get free staff training and £500 worth of outdoor learning equipment for your school.

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Ernest Cook Trust - Outdoor Essentials Grant

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£500 per school to fund outdoor clothing, or for projects that provide nature on the doorstep, including the purchase of Outdoor Learning resources that engage young people with the environment such as bug hotels, bird boxes and mini-beast investigation kits.

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Outdoor Essentials Grant - The Ernest Cook Trust

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Kick Start Grant: A grant of £300 for your school to run an activity during British Science Week.
• Kick Start Youth Grant: A grant of £150 for students aged 10-19 at your school to organise and deliver an activity during British Science Week.
• Kick Start More Grant: A grant of £700 for your school to host a science event or activity that involves your students and the local community.
• Kick Start Grant + Youth Grant: A combined grant of £450 for your school to run an activity during British Science and an additional activity organised and delivered by students aged 10-19.

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Thanks to the support of UK Research and Innovation, every year we offer two grant schemes to support British Science Week events and activities: one for schools and one for community groups.

This scheme offers grants for schools in challenging circumstances to enable them to organise their own events as part of British Science Week. There are four options available:

Kick Start Grant: A grant of £300 for your school to run an activity during British Science Week.

Kick Start Youth Grant: A grant of £150 for students aged 10-19 at your school to organise and deliver an activity during British Science Week.

Kick Start More Grant: A grant of £700 for your school to host a science event or activity that involves your students and the local community.

Kick Start Grant + Youth Grant: A combined grant of £450 for your school to run an activity during British Science and an additional activity organised and delivered by students aged 10-19.

This scheme offers grants of £500 and £1000 for community groups working directly with audiences that are traditionally underrepresented and not engaged in science activity.

£500 grants to run one or more events during British Science Week

£1000 grants to run one or more events during British Science Week, as well as either preparatory or follow-up activities that will lead to continued engagement beyond British Science Week.

These audiences include:

people from ethnic minority backgrounds

people living in communities which face deprivation, including people disadvantaged in terms of education and income

people with a disability or long-term health condition

people living in a remote and rural location, defined as settlements of less than 10,000 people

girls and women.

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Apply for a grant! Each British Science Week we provide grants for schools and community groups to carry out events to celebrate.

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Royal Society of Chemistry - Primary Science Teaching Empowerment Fund

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Royal Society of Chemistry - Primary Science Teaching Empowerment Fund

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Up to £600 towards the cost of your collaborative project or event, including your planning time. You can also tap into the Royal Society of Chemistry’s (RSC’s) expertise and get advice on setting up your event or collaborative project from your local education coordinator.

The fund is currently closed to applications and will open again in October 2023.

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The Partnership Grants scheme funds schools up to £3,000 to run investigative STEM projects in partnership with STEM professionals from academia or industry.

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Why apply for this scheme?

The scheme:

Provides an opportunity for students to develop key skills, including research skills, problem solving skills and data-handling skills, which will be invaluable for their future careers.

Demonstrates the range of STEM careers available to students.

Fosters long-term working relationships between schools and STEM professionals.

Fulfills the requirement of Benchmark 8 of the Gatsby Practical Science Benchmarks - 'Students should have opportunities to do open-ended and extended investigative projects.' Additionally supports the requirements of the Gatsby Career Benchmarks - 'Encounters with employers and employees'.

How to apply:

Key dates:

The 2023 application round is now open and will remain open across the year with three judging periods. To be considered in the first judging period, applicants will need to have submitted stage 1 and stage 2 by the end of April. Applications must be completed through Flexi-Grant®. A full timeline can be found here.

For further information about the scheme please visit the pages below. If you have any questions, please contact the Schools Engagement team at education@royalsociety.org or 0207 451 2531.

To be among the first to hear about the grant rounds opening each year and to stay up to date with our other opportunities and resources, sign up to our UK teachers newsletter.

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Grants for UK schools and colleges to run investigative STEM projects in partnership with a STEM professional from academia or industry.

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The Royal Institution - Science Lives Here 

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Ri Science in Schools grants are awarded annually and offer free visits from our professional presenters worth £800.

Our Science in Schools days are designed to support children’s science education, meet CPD requirements for teachers, engage families, and raise funds for your school.

Applications for this year's round of grants are now closed.

The next round of applications will open in May 2024

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Engage students, teachers and your local community with a fully-funded visit from one of our professional presenters, and help inspire a sense of wonder and excitement with science.

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Royal Institution Science in Schools grant scheme

Ri Science in Schools grants are awarded annually and offer free visits from our professional presenters worth £800. These grants are only for UK schools.

Our Science in Schools days are designed to support children's science education, meet CPD requirements for teachers, engage families, and raise funds for your school.

This scheme is generously supported by the Gillespie Endowment, Bain Capital, The Kusuma Trust, Clothworkers' Foundation, and the JS Cohen Foundation.
Applications for this year's round of grants are now closed. The next round of applications will open in May 2024, and you can sign up to register your interest with the button below.

About Royal Institution Science in Schools days

We are the largest national provider of school science shows in the UK and have a 200-year pedigree of public engagement. A bespoke Science in Schools package from the Royal Institution includes:

Two performances of a science show for your students, designed to support the curriculum at KS1, KS2 or KS3

A CPD session for teachers, using interactive demonstrations to build the skills and confidence to inspire children with practical science

An after school or evening community show for a family audience, to generate support for science in the home. The community show can also be ticketed to raise funds for future activities at your school

Learn more about our Science in Schools days

Am I eligible to apply?

To apply for a fully funded school visit, you need to be:

From a state-funded primary or secondary school, academy, or maintained school anywhere in the UK (shows can be adapted for ages 4-7, 7-11, or 11-14)

A member of school staff who is involved in teaching a STEM subject in the school, or able to provide a direct contact at the school you are applying on behalf of

Able to demonstrate that your students would not otherwise have access to this opportunity

Our assessment process gives priority to disadvantaged schools.
The deadline for application was Monday 12 June 2023.

Find out more

To find out more, get in touch with us at schools@ri.ac.uk. Or to apply for a grant, click the button below.

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Rolls Royce Schools Prize for Science and Technology

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An annual awards programme that helps teachers increase science, mathematics, and technology engagement in their schools and colleges.

The awards programme is open to all schools and colleges in the UK.

Your initiative can focus on any area of science, mathematics, or technology, and it can be either a new idea or development of something you’re already working on.

The most important thing: think innovative!

• Each year up to 50 schools are awarded a £1,000 Special Merit Award (SMA) for STEM teaching in school.
• Special Merit Award winners will automatically be entered into the finalist short-list and a chance to win the coveted The Rolls-Royce Schools Prize for Science & Technology, formerly known as the Rolls-Royce Science Prize.
• If you are selected as a finalist, you will be provided with a further £5,000 to implement your action plan in the second year of this two-year rolling awards programme. You will also receive additional support from Rolls-Royce, who will work with you for the full academic year to help you implement your action plan.

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Rolls-Royce Schools Prize for Science & Technology

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Rolls-Royce are celebrating excellence in STEM teaching. Find out how to enter the Science Prize for teachers here:

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The Institute of Engineering and Technology

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The Institute of Engineering and Technology

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Supports UK-based educational projects which increase engineering knowledge, improve wider engineering literacy and bring about a better understanding of the role of the engineer, and the contribution engineering makes to society, among young people aged 4-19.

Any UK project aiming to promote a better understanding of engineering, inspire young people to study STEM subjects or raise awareness of engineering and technology-based careers could be funded.

Two levels of funding and two funding rounds are available each year, in the Spring and Autumn.

Awards of up to £5,000 are available for standard applications, and a small number of awards of up to £15,000 are available for projects aiming to make a bigger impact.

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The Engineering Education Grant Scheme (EEGS) has now come to an end and will not be accepting any further applications.

Enquiries relating to ongoing projects will be answered by the team. Thank you for your interest and support in this scheme.

The Engineering Education Grant Scheme (EEGS) helped to support UK-based educational projects which increased engineering knowledge, improved wider engineering literacy and brought about a better understanding of the role of the engineer, and the contribution engineering makes to society, among young people aged 4-19.

This scheme was jointly funded by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

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Funding schemes and bursaries - IET Education

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The Engineering Education Grant Scheme (EEGS) has now come to an end and will not be accepting any further applications. Enquiries relating to ongoing projects will be answered by the team. Thank you for your interest and support in this scheme.

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The Schools Enrichment Fund exists to provide financial support for mathematical activities which fall outwith the normal school curriculum.

Awards will be considered on an ongoing basis. Each institution will be restricted to at most two applications with a total limit of £600 in a single school year, although note that one application can cover multiple activities and it is expected that many applications will be for smaller amounts.

Note also that there is a limit of £125 payable as a fee to commercial organisations or individuals.

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The Schools Enrichment Fund exists to provide financial support for mathematical activities which fall outwith the normal school curriculum. The aim of the fund is to encourage talented young people to develop an interest in mathematics through imaginative projects or events (e.g. a half-day Masterclass for a group of schools, a longer term project in an individual school). Anyone, whether or not they are a member of the Society, may apply for a grant from this fund for a Scottish-based mathematical activity.

The Education Committee has also provided financial support for the Scottish Mathematical Challenge and for annual Advanced Higher prizes.

What sort of activities do we fund?

In the past we have supported a wide range of activities. The following list is not exhaustive nor in any order of priority, and we would be very happy to receive applications for other types of activity.

Transport for pupils from isolated rural schools to attend events such as Enterprising Maths.

P7 Maths Days for pupils from feeder primaries to help ease the primary/secondary transition.

Maths/puzzle clubs and "puzzle of the week" competitions.

Mathematics Masterclasses.

Revision events and study camps for Higher and Advanced Higher pupils.

Whole-school maths "roadshow" events.

Cross-curricular projects with a substantial mathematical element, such as mapping and building a scale model of the school.

Writing a good case for support

A good case for support makes it easy for the Committee to identify what the expected benefits of the activity are and confirm that it represents good value for money. The case for support should not normally exceed three pages of A4 and should cover the following points.

1. A description of the activity proposed. If it is in response to a particular need or if similar events have run successfully in the past then it would be helpful for us to know this.

2. Who will benefit from the activity and in what way. It is helpful for us to know how many pupils, of what age group(s), will be involved. We are happy to support events for small groups as long as it is clear why this is appropriate.

3. A financial breakdown of the total expenditure involved. We appreciate that it is often unrealistic to provide a very detailed budget a long time in advance, but please supply as much information as possible. In particular, if you are applying for money to purchase resources, please include details of the supplier and of the particular resources you intend to buy. (If an online catalogue reference is available then this is particularly helpful!) If the resources you have in mind are from a commercial supplier, we also advise you to check whether equivalent but less expensive resources are available elsewhere. For many activities, the FunMaths Roadshow material produced by the Liverpool Mathematical Society may be appropriate, and has been used successfully in the past; note that this requires photocopying / printing, so you would need to include these expenses in your application.

4. Details of any other applications made to support the activity and the dates when the results of such applications will be known. If non-financial support has been offered from other sources (e.g. staff giving up their free time to run an event, or another institution providing free accommodation for it) then it would also be helpful to know this. We are especially keen to support events when there is evidence of strong support from the school or from the wider community, although we recognise that this is not always possible.

5. An explanation of why normal school funds will not provide support.

Applicants are welcome to discuss their proposal before submission with the Convener of the Education Committee, Dr Andrew Wilson Andrew.Wilson@glasgow.ac.uk.

Application procedure

1. Awards will be considered on an ongoing basis. Each institution will be restricted to at most two applications with a total limit of £600 in a single school year, although note that one application can cover multiple activities and it is expected that many applications will be for smaller amounts. Note also that there is a limit of £125 payable as a fee to commercial organisations or individuals.

2. Applications should be made on the accompanying form. There are no closing dates but early submission of applications is strongly encouraged. (The review process may take up to two months from the receipt of an application, and we cannot support events retrospectively.) Applications will be considered at any time until the fund's budget is exhausted. After completion, the application form should also be signed by the applicant's Head Teacher/Head of Department (or other appropriate person) to indicate their support.

3. A self-contained case for support should be provided, following the guidelines above. It should not exceed three sides of typescript. Importance is placed on supporting activities for which funding is not available from normal school sources.

4. Applications will be discussed by the Education Committee; decisions are made in batches to allow the merits of different applications to be compared. Decisions should normally be reached within two months. We can't guarantee to deal with applications more rapidly than this, so please allow plenty of time unless the circumstances are exceptional. In some cases we may offer part-funding or conditional funding, or invite applicants to submit a modified version that meets concerns raised by the Committee.

5. Awards will normally be paid to the applicant's school/institution.

6. If an award is made, then once the activity has taken place a short report should be sent to the Society. This should include a brief, but complete, financial statement. The support of the Society should be acknowledged in any publicity material associated with the activity. Any profit from any activity supported by the Fund should first of all be used to refund the grant (pro rata with other awards received).

After reading the Application Procedure and Notes above, please complete the below electronic form accessed through the below link. Please also ensure that you email your Case for Support to Frances Allen ( frances.allen@icms.org.uk).
Schools Enrichment Fund Application Form

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The Schools Enrichment Fund exists to provide financial support for mathematical activities which fall outwith the normal school curriculum. The aim of the fund is to encourage talented young people to develop an interest in mathematics through imaginative projects or events (e.g. a half-day Masterclass for a group of schools, a longer term project in an individual school).

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Schools can use their grants for science resources, gardening equipment, science weeks, science subscriptions, science visits (in or out of school) and improving school grounds for science.

**Currently for schools in North Lanarkshire Council **

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Science Grant Scheme

The Edina Trust offers £700 primary school science grants and £500 early years science grants. Find out how to access your school science funding.

It's quick and easy to access as our grants are
non-competitive, meaning you are guaranteed to get funding if you are in one of our current areas.

Schools can use their grants for science resources, gardening equipment, science weeks, science subscriptions, science visits (in or out of school) and improving school grounds for science.

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Grants are available in a local authority area for three years, after which we move on to new areas. See our FAQs for more information.

How to Access Your Funding

1. Choose your local authority area from our current eligible areas below.

2. Download a grant form.

3. Fill out the form and send it to the email at the end of the form.

4. We will be in touch to let you know when your grant is paid, or if we need to check any details with you first.

5. It is up to the school to purchase items/book a visit with the grant.

The deadline to submit your form is 14th June 2024.

However, we recommend accessing your funding today, so you can get your new science resources in school as soon as possible.

Choose Your Area

Scotland

England

Wales

Northern Ireland

Our Grants

for Primary Schools and Special Schools

£700 per year for three consecutive years (total of £2,100).

Infant and Junior schools receive £350 for three consecutive years

(total of £1,050).

for Maintained Nurseries

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One-off £500 grant at any point during the three year scheme. This includes stand-alone nursery schools and embedded nursery classes.

Frequently Asked Questions

2022-23
St John's Church of England Primary Academy (Sandwell)
Victoria Park Primary Academy - nursery class (Sandwell)
St Colmcille's Primary School (Newry, Mourne & Down)
Rathore School - nursery class (Newry, Mourne & Down)
Southcraig School (South Ayrshire)
Windyknowe Early Learning Centre (West Lothian)
Ogmore Vale Primary School (Bridgend)
Coychurch Primary School - nursery class (Bridgend)

For the list of Past Super Scientist winners, click here!

Super Scientists Prize Draw

We love to hear how our grants have impacted science teaching and learning in schools. Your approval email sets out your school's timescale for reporting back to the Trust. Please visit our 'SGS Reporting' page and select how you would like to tell us how our funding has made a difference in your school!

An y school that provides feedback is entered into a prize draw to win two quality science books from our list of recommended science books. Don't miss out - the winners will be announced at the start of each new term!

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The Edina Trust offers £700 primary school science grants and £500 early years science grants. Find out how to access your school science funding.

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Funding for projects that will engage and inspire young people in computing science and digital technologies.

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Digital Xtra Fund l Supporting digital skills provision across Scotland

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Digital Xtra Fund provides grant awards to organisations delivering extracurricular computing and digital tech activities to young people across Scotland.

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Schools use our Grants for School Science to purchase equipment so that students can enjoy practical science, to run science enrichment projects in schools, or to enable students to participate in science events and competitions.

The grants are given in standard amounts - £600 for primary schools, £1,000 for secondary schools.

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Schools use our Grants for School Science to purchase equipment so that students can enjoy practical science, to run science enrichment projects in schools, or to enable students to participate in science events and competitions. Our industrial partner TWI The Welding Institute has devised a Welding With Chocolate activity to support Science, Design & Technology learning at KS1-4. You can download Teachers' Notes and Student Guidance at the bottom of this page.

"I had an amazing three days on the course. It was a unique experience and I got so much out of it. The talks were fascinating and the practicals meant I could apply my new knowledge ... I now really want to study Materials Science at university." Student's feedback from the Magic of Materials Summer School organised by St Paul's School sponsored by Armourers & Brasiers.

"One of our Upper Sixth Formers took part in the project last year. She said it was a real highlight of her time at school and one of the reasons she is now off to study Materials at Oxford. What a result!" Teacher's feedback on the Armourers & Brasiers Tata 6th Form Materials Prize

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Armourers Hall is home to the Armourers and Brasiers Company, a leading charity supporting materials science education. The Hall is available for corporate hire.

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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using the free online search engine. From small grants to funding for big capital projects, can help you track down the funding you need to make a difference in your community.

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Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using our free online search engine. From small grants to funding for big capital projects, we can help you track down the funding you need to make a difference in your community.

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List of current opportunities overview from Education Scotland March 2023.

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Enables awards to be made to support initiatives, projects, activities in schools and clubs which promote mechanical engineering to children in primary and secondary education.

The award is open to any individual, educational establishment or club. (Value of award – up to £2000.)

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Schools and Clubs Engineering Challenge Fund | Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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Find out more about the Schools and Clubs Engineering Challenge Fund, one of the Institution’s ‘Special Projects and Events’ prizes.