Aims/priorities: The funding is for BES members to deliver independent outreach, public engagement and science communication activities that engage public audiences with the excitement, importance and relevance of ecological science or enhance the experience and skills of others to communicate ecology with public audiences.
The grant will support diverse formats that reach and engage public audiences in innovative, creative and impactful ways, whether through in-person events, digital formats, or physical resources.
Who can apply? The lead applicant must have a BES membership and be the person who will oversee the project delivery and complete the final report.
Awards are open to individuals, teams and organisations across all experience levels to organise ecological public engagement events. Collaborations between two or more people are also welcome.
Applications from museums and schools are welcome, but projects must involve significant outreach beyond schools.
Grant amount: Grants of up to £2,000 are available.
Application process: Full details and the online application form can be found on the British Ecological Society website
Contact the British Ecological Society for further information.
Deadline: There are two funding rounds in 2025:
- Round 1 opens on 9 January and closes on 10 March with notification in late May 2025. Projects should start from early June 2025 to early December 2025 and be completed within 12 months of the start date.
- Round 2 opens on 12 June and closes on 8 September 2025 with notification in late November. Projects should start from early December 2025 to early June 2026 and be completed within 12 months of the start date.
Contact information: Email: hello@britishecologicalsociety.org
Website: https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/outreach-and-engagement-grants/