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.
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.
Applications from special educational needs, additional support needs, hospital and supplementary schools, as well as English as a Second Language groups are welcome.
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 follow-up activities that will lead to continued engagement after British Science Week.
Application process: The fund will be open from 21 September 2022 to 7 November 2022.
Guidelines and an online application form are available on the British Science Week website.
Contact the British Science Association for further information.
Deadline: Monday 7 November 2022.
Contact information: Tel: 0870 770 7101 Email: communities@britishscienceassociation.org