This grant will support 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.
A range of public outreach activities are funded, such as development of public events, training workshops, broadcasting or podcasting, and development of educational material.
Public Engagement Grant Scheme, Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics Public Engagement Grant Scheme is currently open and accepting applications for round one. You can apply for up to £4,000 to run physics-based activities that support the IOP Limit Less campaign<https://www.iop.org/strategy/limit-less> and improve people's relationship with physics in their family or community groups. This could be by showcasing relatable role models of those doing physics, actively challenging stereotypes and preconceptions, sharing positive messages about physics, and more!
This year we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until 6 September, with three decision making points during the year. Round one closes at midnight on the 1st April, applications received after this point will be considered in round 2.
Ingenious Grant Scheme, Royal Academy of Engineering
The Ingenious programme aims to:
build capacity in engineering public engagement
inspire creative public engagement with engineering projects
motivate engineers to share their stories, passion and expertise with wider audiences and develop their communication and engagement skills
raise awareness of the diversity, nature and impact of engineering among people of all ages and backgrounds
provide opportunities for engineers to engage with members of the public from groups currently underrepresented in engineering
We welcome proposals from anyone interested in engineering public engagement, including but not limited to: engineers, universities, colleges and schools, youth charities, science and engineering communicators and engagement professionals as well as those working in the arts and cultural sectors.
The Biochemical Society’s Diversity in Science Grants scheme provides grants of up to £500 to individuals, groups, charities or not-for-profit organisations.
Help create and support a representative scientific community with our Diversity in Science Grants.
These grants are available to any individual or group with a project that will support and address issues relating to inclusion and diversity in science. You do not need to be a member of the Society to apply and you don’t need to be based in the UK; these grants are open to applicants from any country.
Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach Fund
We fund a broad range of projects and organisations that connect communities with the chemical sciences.
Through this, we want to help bring different people and organisations together to share ideas, develop meaningful partnerships, inspire new ways of working and encourage dialogue about the importance and role of chemistry in making the world a better place.
Engagement encompasses many approaches with diverse people in different settings – from schools and laboratories to museums and gardens. We are interested in funding projects and organisations that work with different audiences including youth, families, young carers, older adults or school groups.
We are particularly interested in funding work with under-served and under-represented audiences including people with disabilities and people facing social, economic and educational disadvantages.
Apply for funding to engage the public with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supported science, people, technology or facilities.
You must work for an organisation that:
is based in the UK
produces annual accounts certified by an accountant
Proposals must have clear links to the STFC’s remit and include a subject matter expert in an STFC-funded area.
The scheme is not subject to the full economic cost (FEC) process. The cost of your project can be up to £20,000. STFC will fund 100% of the project cost.
Projects are expected to be between 12 and 36 months in duration.
