STEM Grants for Schools
We've collated a list of open science grants for schools - some specifically for STEM activities like science workshops in schools, others targeting social benefit in your local community. We'll update this regularly so you can trust that all grants listed here are active. Please let us know if you're successful in securing one of these STEM grants - or if there are others we should add.
Last update: August 2024
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What for: Events organised as part of British Science Week​
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Who: Schools across the UK “in challenging circumstances”
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How much: £300 Kick Start Grant for your school; or
£700 Kick Start More Grant for activities involving students and the local community -
When: Currently closed - applications typically open in October
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What for: Supports the education and development of children and young people, particularly projects that enhance self-confidence, team working skills and future employability
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Who: Schools, community groups, clubs, societies or other not for profit organisations
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How much: Grants typically up to £2000
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When: Applications reviewed every 8 weeks
Available across the UK:
STEM grants for specific regions:
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Where: Glasgow; Blackburn with Darwen; Manchester City; Liverpool; Denbighshire; Torfaen; Newport; Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
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What for: School science workshops, shows, science week and resources
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Who: Primary schools and nurseries in specific local authorities. Non-competitive – all schools in target areas guaranteed funding for three years
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How much: Grants of £700 for primary schools (or £500 for nurseries) for each of three years
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When: Apply throughout the school year
Schools grants details:
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Where: London boroughs of Brent; Camden; Barnet; Ealing; Hammersmith & Fulham; Harrow; Kensington & Chelsea; City of Westminster; City of London
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What for: Deliver fun and accessible activities for children and young people during the school holidays (including half terms)
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Who: State schools and registered charities
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How much: Grants of up to £5000
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When: Applications open six times a year to coincide with school holiday periods
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Where: Bedfordshire
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What for: Education and social welfare including after school workshops and STEM projects for children, youth and disability groups
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Who: Registered charities
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How much: Grants of £1000-10,000 (small grants of up to £4000)
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When: Small grants reviewed monthly, larger grants quarterly - Feb/Apr/Jul/Oct
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Where: Specific areas around Newcastle and Northumberland: East of Newcastle City, Cramlington, Ashington, Blyth, South East Northumberland, and North Tyneside
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What for: Help to improve the lives of people and their communities
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Who: Community groups and charities
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How much: Typically c£1000 (range from £500 - £5000)
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When: Apply throughout the year, decision within 4 weeks
​Wingates Wind Farm Community Grants Scheme
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Where: Northumberland - parishes of Brinkburn & Hesleyhurst; Longhorsley; Netherwitton; Nunnykirk; Rothley & Hollinghill
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What for: Advancing education, citizenship, culture or science (amongst others)
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Who: Schools and constituted voluntary and community groups
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How much: Grants of £250 to £5000
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When: Applications in Feb/May/Aug/Nov, decision a month later
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Where: Somerset - communities affected by construction of HPC
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What for: Improving community wellbeing and quality of life
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Who: Charities, not-for-profits, and social enterprises that meet minimum standards for governance, finances and safeguarding
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How much: Grants of £250 to £10,000 for one year, or up to £20,000 over three years
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When: Rolling applications – reviewed every 2 months
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Where: Communities in England and Wales impacted by NGET construction work or maintenance activities - see projects here
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What for: Social benefits including STEM skills education projects, improving diversity and inclusion, educational attainment (confidence and self-esteem in young people), community health and wellbeing
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Who: Registered charities, social enterprises and non-profit organisations
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How much: Grants of up to £10,000/£20,000
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When: Quarterly applications - Apr/Jul/Oct/Jan, decision in 2 months
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Where: Communities near one of 30 Persimmon Homes offices across the UK - see locations here
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What for: Aim to make a real difference to people’s lives by supporting local charities and good causes
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Who: Charities or not-for-profits
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How much: Grants of up to £1000 from a 250 word application form
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When: Funds allocated monthly
​Under 18s Better Start Grants
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Where: Communities across the UK near an Asda superstore
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What for: Grassroots community groups aiming to give young people the best start in life – supporting activities that contribute towards transforming communities and improving lives.
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Who: Non-profit community groups, including school PTAs with own bank account (but not schools themselves).
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How much: Grants of £400 to £2000 (£400 for a one-off activity)
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When: Annual – in 2024 applications opened from March to May for activities up to end Nov
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What for: Support projects or workshops that aim to develop creative and artistic interests and skills in young people.
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Who: Anyone based in the UK, although West Midlands preferred.
Prioritise charitable or not-for-profit organisations -
How much: Grants are typically c£500
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When: Applications in Jan/May/Sep for review the following month