Apply for funding to engage the public with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supported science, people, technology or facilities.
You must work for an organisation that:
is based in the UK
produces annual accounts certified by an accountant
Proposals must have clear links to the STFC’s remit and include a subject matter expert in an STFC-funded area.
The scheme is not subject to the full economic cost (FEC) process. The cost of your project can be up to £20,000. STFC will fund 100% of the project cost.
Projects are expected to be between 12 and 36 months in duration.
The Climate Action Fund is our commitment to help communities tackle climate change. We're supporting communities to be environmentally sustainable.
With Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future we want to involve more people in climate action. And we want to inspire bold and exciting change.
We’ll only fund projects developed in a formal partnership with other organisations.
We’re looking for partnership projects that reach more people by either:
linking climate action to the everyday lives and interests of local communities. And inspiring them to take action.
influencing communities at a regional or national level. Like linking up groups across locations. Or a campaign that inspires change across one country, or the whole UK.
You do not have to be a climate or environment focused organisation to apply
British Society for the History of Science, Outreach and Engagement Grants
The British Society for the History of Science Outreach and Engagement Committee offers grants of up to £500 to support engagement and outreach projects in the history of science. We are keen to encourage projects that engage with the history of science, technology and medicine in new and exciting ways and are applicable to their intended audiences.
For information on successful projects that have been supported by the OEC please see the ‘recent activities’ section of our website. Previous OEC Project Grant initiatives have included public events, the development of materials for schools, and work with collections and heritage sites. However, we are always hoping to be surprised by new ideas and formats.
Please note that the OEC Project Grant is primarily intended as a seedcorn fund for new initiatives and to support small-scale projects or events. If your proposed project is part of a larger scheme of activity, please describe in your application what specific extras will be delivered by the funds from the OEC Project Grant.
The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Outreach Fund is open for applications of up to £10,000 to support chemistry-based public and schools engagement activities. The second deadline for applications is Friday 6 June 2025. There will be a further deadline on Friday 3 October.
The Outreach Fund supports projects that bring people from all backgrounds closer to the chemical sciences and the chemical sciences closer to people’s lives. If you are working with schools, young people, families or the wider public in the UK/ROI the Outreach Fund can help you make a bigger difference. This funding is open to eligible (registered/resident UK/ROI) organisations and individuals across sectors. You do not need to be based in a school or university to apply.
