This grant scheme aims to support UK schools and colleges in undertaking more hands-on, inquiry-based learning and investigative STEM projects. Science Community Grants are available for organisations that can create a collaborative network of schools/colleges and STEM professionals to empower teachers, boost STEM confidence and ensure that practical science learning is embedded across the participating schools and colleges.
Ten grants are available: the maximum grant amount is £105,000 payable over three years.
The funding can be used for:
- equipment to enable schools to undertake small-scale investigations
- school and college expenses related to their participation, such as teacher cover and travel costs
- STEM professional costs associated with training and travel costs for school/college visits
- data collection and evaluation
- co-ordination and administration of the grant
The grant is open to applicants from UK-based STEM institutions or organisations that can demonstrate a significant track record of engagement with both schools/colleges and STEM professionals. Grant recipients will need to work with a cluster of at least 25 schools/colleges.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Grants for organisations to create collaborative groups of schools and colleges that inspire young people to develop STEM skills through practical science activities
Application deadline:
27 February 2026