Aims/priorities: 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.
British Science Week 2024 will take place from 8 to 17 March 2024.
Who can apply? Applications will be considered from community-based groups and organisations that work directly with audiences who are traditionally underrepresented and currently not engaged in science activity.
Groups that are traditionally underrepresented in science include:
- People from ethnic minority backgrounds.
- People living in communities which face deprivation, including people disadvantaged in terms of education and income.
- People with a disability or long-term health condition.
- People living in a remote and rural location, defined as settlements of less than 10,000 people.
- Girls and women, with priority given to community groups who work with at least one other underrepresented group.
Applications from special educational needs, additional support needs, hospital and supplementary schools, as well as English as a Second Language groups are also welcome.
Activity providers, libraries, museums and other institutions who are looking for funding to run an event with a group that meets one of the target audiences are encouraged to partner with a community group. The community groups should take ownership of the activity and apply for the grant directly themselves.
Grant amount: 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 either preparatory or follow-up activities that will lead to continued engagement beyond British Science Week.
Application process: The guidelines and an online application form are available on the British Science Week website.
Deadline: Monday 6 November, 2033, 23:59pm.
Contact information: For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following: Email: communities@britishscienceassociation.org