Other Grant Opportunities
If you are not currently eligible for one of our science grants, you could take a look at these alternative opportunities for UK schools.
Please note that Edina is not associated with the following organisations and therefore we are unable to provide advice or assistance in applying. The links on this page lead to external websites, and while we do our best to make sure all the information is up-to-date and relevant, the Edina Trust is not responsible for the content, reliability, or accessibility of other websites and services.
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British Science Week Kickstart Grants
This scheme offers grants for schools in challenging circumstances to enable them to organise their own events as part of British Science Week.
Learning through Landscapes Local School Nature Grants
This outdoor learning grant fund has two elements – a fully funded outdoor learning training for your staff and £500 of equipment for outdoor learning.
Live Here Love Here Grants
Live Here Love Here is a Northern Ireland charity that delivers grants for different schemes during the year—improving the local environment, collecting marine litter and pollinating in school and rural settings.
https://www.liveherelovehere.org/cgi-bin/generic?instanceID=30
Ogden Trust Funding
The Ogden Trust supports schools, projects and programmes that are committed to enhancing physics teaching and learning. The Trust aims to increase the uptake of physics post-16, particularly for those in under-represented groups.
The Royal Institution Grants for Schools
Engage students, teachers and your local community with a fully-funded visit from one of the Royal Institution's professional presenters, and help inspire a sense of wonder and excitement with science.
Creative Star Learning Ltd
Creative Star Learning have compiled a list of grants to aid schools, youth groups, the environmental, outdoor and play sectors with finding funding for a range of outdoor ventures and initiatives.
https://creativestarlearning.co.uk/grants-outdoor-learning-and-play/
See Science Grants List
See Science have collected a list of STEM-focused grants. Their list is aimed at schools in Wales however there are some opportunities listed here that are available to schools around the UK as well.
PSTT Grants List
PSTT collected this list of funding opportunities in August 2020. Many of these schemes may still be running so it is worth checking if you are looking for a grant for your science project.
https://pstt.org.uk/application/files/5515/9912/9099/Funding_Opportunities_2020-2021.pdf