British Science Week – Community Grant Scheme

Description

Grants are available for community-based groups and organisations in the UK to create events or activities that engage underrepresented audiences as part of British Science Week (BSW).

Current Status: Opening shortly

Maximum value: £ 1,000

Objectives of Fund

The funding is intended for community-based groups and organisations in the UK to run their own science activities during British Science Week, working directly with people who are traditionally hard-to-reach and currently not engaged in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activity. The aim is to expand the audiences that engage with science and self-identify as having an interest in science.

Value Notes

Two levels of grants are available:

• £500 grants to run one or more events during British Science Week.
• £1,000 grants to run one or more events during British Science Week, as well as follow-up activities that will lead to continued engagement after British Science Week.

Match Funding Restrictions

Match funding is not a requirement.

Who Can Apply

Applications will be considered from community groups that work directly with audiences who are traditionally under-represented and currently not engaged in science activity.

Groups that are underrepresented in science include:

• People from ethnic minorities.
• People with low socio economic status (SES), including people disadvantaged in terms of education and income.
• People with a physical or mental condition or impairment.
• People living in a remote and rural location, defined as settlements of less than 10,000 people.
• Girls and women.

For more information please visit Apply for a grant – British Science Week