Funding for Projects that Encourage Learning from the Land (UK)

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The latest funding updates from www.grants4schools.infoThe latest funding updates from www.grants4schools.info 4th July 2019 – Issue 318

New Funding Opportunities...........................................................................2Funding for Special Schools and Colleges (UK)..................................................................................2

Funding to Support Integration with the Armed Forces Community (UK).........................................3

Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)....................................4

Rowing Foundation Grants Programme (UK).....................................................................................4

Grant Programme to Fund Biochemical Outreach Projects Opens for Applications (UK)..................5

Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK).........................................................6

Funding Available to Increase Engineering Knowledge Among Young People (UK)...........................7

Funding Available for Renewable Energy Projects in Rural Communities (England).........................9

Funding of up to £500 for Community Sports Projects (Stirling and Forth Valley )..........................10

Grants for Education Projects with Young People (London Boroughs of Greenwich and Lewisham)11

Grants for School Journeys and Trips (London)...............................................................................12

Funding for Bedfordshire School and Community Projects (Bedfordshire).....................................13

Funding Reminders......................................................................................14Funding for Cultural and Educational Links with Japan (UK)............................................................14

London Mathematical Society - Small Grants for Education (UK)....................................................15

Grants of up to £30,000 Available to Support Disadvantaged and Neglected Children (UK)...........15

Funding for Projects that Promote a Better Understanding of the Environment and Countryside (UK) 16

One Stop Carriers for Causes (England, Scotland and Wales)..........................................................17

Nature Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales)..................................................................18

Funding to Support the Education of Young People with Physical or Learning Disabilities (Scotland)19

Funding for School Arts Visits (London)...........................................................................................20

School Grants to Promote Physics (UK)...........................................................................................21

Grants for UK-German Partnership Visits (UK)................................................................................22

Travel Grants for International School Visits (England)...................................................................23

New Funding Opportunities

Funding for Special Schools and Colleges (UK)

Special needs schools and colleges can apply for grants of between £15,000 and £75,000 through the Wolfson Foundation's Funding for Special Schools and Colleges grants programme. The funding is available for projects that are focused towards helping pupils to develop skills which would help them to gain employment or live independently after leaving school or college.  The funding covers capital costs such a buildings and equipment.

The applicant organisation should meet all of the following criteria:

be a registered charity, local authority be registered with the relevant regulatory authority, where applicable, and have at least a good

rating

The project should be for a new building, refurbishment work or equipment and aim to produce one or more of the following outcomes:

Increased access to services for new and existing users Improved quality and range of services Improved financial stability of the organisation

Previous projects supported include:

a grant of £16,000 to the Lindsworth School in Birmingham for the refurbishment of an on-site house for Independent Living Skills programme;

a grant of £25,000 to BeyondAutism for the Redevelopment of Rainbow School’s Earlsfield Campus, South London; and 

Victoria School and Specialist Arts College in Birmingham which received a grant of £35,000 towards a Food Technology Room.

Projects requesting £50,000 or more need to have matched funding in place.

There is a 2-stage application process and the next stage 1 closing date is the 5th January 2020.  Applications successful at this stage will have until the 1st September 2019 to complete the stage 2 application. Useful Links:Apply

https://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/funding-for-places/funding-for-special-schools-and-colleges/

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Funding to Support Integration with the Armed Forces Community (UK)

Under the Armed Forces Covenant Local Grants programme, schools as well as other local organisations can apply for grants of up to £20,000 for local projects that support community integration or local delivery of services to the armed Forces.

Funding is available for community integration projects that create strong local links between the Armed Forces community, (current and former members of their armed forces and their families) and civilian communities. Projects supported will be able to clearly demonstrate how they will overcome barriers to better integration and improve perceptions, attitudes and understanding. For the project to be truly effective in achieving community integration there should be shared development, delivery and benefits for both communities.

Previous projects supported include:

Cornbank St James Primary School which received a grant of £20,000 for a sports facility will enable the children to come together and enjoy safe play of a multitude of sports. Through sport and games, social and communication skills are developed, this is key to Armed Forces Children entering a new school experience alongside others who have established relationships.

Priory Church in Wales Primary School which received a grant of £19,900 to bring the local and Armed Forces Community together allowing children, parents and local community to socialise with each other in a safe and central place within the community. Additionally, interventions can be carried out to help pupil extend their learning skills and provide them with confidence within themselves and their learning.

Llantwit Major School received a grant of £ 18,650 to enhance community integration by providing team building, leadership and educational support opportunities for pupil from serving families, giving opportunities for the children to develop skills and confidence. They will experience fun and challenging activities with other civilian children so that they can meet new friends and be supported to integrate effectively.

Apply at any time up to the 2nd December 2019. Useful Links:Programme Guidelines

http://www.covenantfund.org.uk/local-grants-and-digital-development-programme/

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Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)

Registered charities (including Schools that are registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000 through the Ironmongers Company's grants programme. In particular, the company wants to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential and educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills. 

Projects could, for example, support special educational needs; address behavioural problems or promote citizenship; and parenting or life skills. Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches where the outcomes will be disseminated to a wider audience. Although the grants are available within the UK preference is given to projects in inner London. 

The next deadline for applications is the 31st July 2019.Useful Links:Grant Application Form

https://www.ironmongers.org/charity_organisations.htm

Rowing Foundation Grants Programme (UK)

The Rowing Foundation works to promote the participation in rowing of young people (those under 18 or still in full time education) and the disabled of all ages.

The Foundation gives grants of £500-£3,000 to help organisations and clubs involved in on water elements of the sport of Rowing who are individually affiliated to British Rowing (other than via their governing body) and whose requirements may be too small or who may be otherwise ineligible for an approach to the National Lottery or other similar sources of funds. The Rowing Foundation prefers to encourage participation in rowing by the young or disabled through the provision of equipment, such as boats, sculls, ergos, oars and essential safety equipment.

The Foundation's makes grants of between £500-£3000 up to 50% of the cost, usually to initiate projects when a club, school or other organisation can demonstrate their ability to complete the project. Grants are made to support rowing only.Applications must be for projects or work that is for public benefit; non-elitist; for the benefit of young people; those in full time education; or those who are disabled.

The next closing date is Wednesday 7th October 2019.Recent grants awarded can be viewed here

Useful Links:Apply Online

http://www.therowingfoundation.org.uk/home/

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Grant Programme to Fund Biochemical Outreach Projects Opens for Applications (UK)

The Biochemical Society has announced that its Outreach Grants programme has re-opened for applications. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to increase participation in the molecular biosciences at school level and the community through engagement activities. Within school projects the Society is looking to support projects with emphasis on molecular bioscience for upper secondary school age audiences and above. For primary school age audiences, the focus can be on biology or on all sciences. 

The type of events funded could include:

Activities for a science club Workshops for students or teachers Lectures from research scientists (including PhD students and post-doc's). 

Projects more likely to receive funding will involve collaborations between, several schools/universities or a mix of organizations; establish links/relationships between schools and universities or industry; promote molecular bioscience career opportunities; or be submitted by an applicant with previous experience in outreach activities (although first time applicants are also welcomed).

Past projects include "Detective Sciences" - an event that formed part of the Science week activities at Abercanaid Community School, Merthyr Tydfil. The focus of the event was centred on promoting scientific investigation, scientific thinking and enhancing English language skills.

The closing date for applications is the 24th September 2019.

Useful Links:

Application criteria

Previous Projects supported

https://biochemistry.org/home/education/public-engagement/scientific-outreach-grants/

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Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK)

From the 3rd of July 2019, schools, youth groups, not for profit organisations and charities will be able to apply for grants of £500 to £2,500 to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disabled or disadvantaged children (aged 13 or under).

Priority will be given to applications coming from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK. Funded by the Henry Smith Charity, grants can cover up to two-thirds of the cost of a holiday or trip lasting one to seven days. In this round, trips must be taken before the end of August 2019. For more details and to apply, complete the eligibility quiz on the website and submit the application form online at least 6 weeks before the trip is due to take place. Although the deadline is the 16th November 2019, decisions are made on a first come-first served basis until all the funds have been allocated. Applications must be made at least six weeks before the trip or holiday is due to take place.

Previous visits supported include: All Saints Catholic Primary School which received a grant of £1,500 towards a two-night trip

to Wales for a group of disadvantaged children from Merseyside; Bridgewater School which received a grant of £1,900 towards an overnight trip to London for

a group of disadvantaged children from Newcastle; and 6th St Helens (Parr) Scout Group received a grant of £1,100 towards a two-night trip to an

activity centre in Lancashire for a group of children from a disadvantaged area of Merseyside. Useful Links:Funding Guidelines

https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/explore-our-grants-and-apply/holiday-grants-for-children/holiday-grants-for-children-funding-guidelines/

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Funding Available to Increase Engineering Knowledge Among Young People (UK)

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has announced that its Engineering Education Grant Scheme has re-opened for applications.

The Engineering Education Grant Scheme (EEGS) supports UK-based educational projects that nurture and support the increase of engineering knowledge among young people between the ages of five to 19. The scheme also supports projects that improve wider engineering literacy.Any organisation able to develop and deliver STEM activities to a local UK audience is eligible to bid for funding. This includes schools, science communicators, youth clubs, science festivals, museums, science centres, STEM based companies, FE colleges, Higher Education Institutions and members of the IMechE and IET.

There are two levels of funding available. Awards of up to £5,000 are available for standard applications to the fund, and a small number of awards of up to £15,000 are available each year for projects that aim to make a bigger impact.The deadline to apply will be the 14th October 2019 for projects taking place from 1st January 2020.

Projects funded in the past have included Dismantle and Discover, led by Loughborough University and Loughborough Secondary School, involving student role models who set up an engaging after school club giving children the skills, enthusiasm and confidence to take up STEM subjects. Useful Links:Engineering Education Grant Scheme guidanceApply OnlineProjects Funded Autumn 2018

https://faraday-secondary.theiet.org/about-iet-faraday/funding/

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Funding to Support Education in Disadvantaged Areas (UK / International)

Grants are available to support schools and registered charities that wish to undertake educational work with children and young people in disadvantaged areas.

The British & Foreign Schools Society (BFSS) normally makes grants for educational projects totalling about £600,000 in any one year. The majority (85% of grants) are made to charities and educational bodies (with charitable status). Schools wishing to apply need to have either charitable status or "exempt charity" status.

Previous projects supported include:

Teens and Toddlers, a charity based in Southwark London received a grant of £19,500 towards the cost of two 18-week youth development programmes to help raise the aspirations of at risk young people.

The Afghan Association Paiwand received a grant of £33,240 for a new Saturday school in the deprived area of Colindale, North London which focus on maths and English in partnership with local authorities and mainstream schools.

The Sensory Trust received a grant of £3,000 for a project aimed at developing sensory nature tools for schools aimed at students with learning disabilities

The next closing date for applications is the 19th August 2019. For further information on the types of grants awarded by BFSS both in the UK and internationally, please click here

Applications will be considered from educational or training institutions which have UK charitable status or, in the case of schools, colleges, universities and Churches, “exempt charity” status.

The Society also offers a small number of grants for organisations and individuals through its Subsidiary Trusts.  Eligibility criteria depend on area of residence and/or particular field of educational activity.

Useful Links:

Grant Giving CriteriaApplication Form

http://bfss.org.uk/grants/

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Funding Available for Renewable Energy Projects in Rural Communities (England)

Schools, Parish Councils and other community based organisations in rural England that want to develop renewable energy projects which provide economic and social benefits to their communities, and also make money by selling it back to the grid,  can apply for funding through the £10 million Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF).  The funding is available to investigate and install green energy; including solar battery storage, wind, hydro and geothermal heat projects.  The RCEF provides support in two stages:

A feasibility grant of up to approximately £40,000 to pay for an initial investigation into the feasibility of a renewable energy project.

Viable proposal will also be able to apply for further grants of up to £100,000.

The fund is open to applications from:

Community interest companies Schools Industrial provident societies such as co-operatives Parish councils Registered social landlords Charities Churches Sports Clubs

There is a two-stage application process and stage 1 applications can be submitted at any time.

The RCEF funding, which is to be managed by 5 Local Energy Hubs around England, is designed to catapult rural areas into the ‘clean growth’ revolution, helping people living outside urban areas benefit from the income-generating potential of renewable energy.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rural-sports-clubs-schools-and-churches-to-go-green-thanks-to-10-million-clean-energy-fund

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Funding of up to £500 for Community Sports Projects (Stirling and Forth Valley)

The Aldi Scottish Sport Fund awards grants of up to £500 to eligible sports focused community groups based in the vicinity of an Aldi supermarket.  In 2017 the Fund awarded a total of £50,000 to 115 projects. The Fund operates on a regional basis in Scotland with each region having their own deadline. This call is for organisations in the Stirling and Forth Valley regions of Scotland.

Organisations supported will be:

Local community focused sports focused clubs Registered community amateur sports clubs A school or educational organisation A religious organisation A Scout of Guide group A charitable service fund of the Armed Forces A Registered Community Interest Company

Previous projects supported include:

Glasgow Panthers Wheelchair Sports Club, which promotes Rugby 7’s to disabled and able-bodied players of all ages. With the help of the Aldi Scottish Sports Fund, the club were able to pay their hall hire fees for 10 weeks and set out a 5-year plan for the sport in Scotland.

Special Olympics Grampian Area Ski Group, which provides weekly ski instruction to athletes with learning disabilities. The club used their Aldi Scottish Sports Fund contribution to subsidise travel costs for the yearly regional skiing competition in Birmingham.

The deadline for this funding round is the 22nd July 2019.

Useful Links:FAQs

https://www.aldi.co.uk/scottishsportfund

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Grants for Education Projects with Young People (London Boroughs of Greenwich and Lewisham)

The Drapers Company manage a small grant programme on behalf of the Sir William Boreman's Foundation. The Foundation supports work with young people aged under 25 living in the London Boroughs of Greenwich or Lewisham.

Registered charities and educational establishments can apply to the Fund for one-off grants of up to £5,000 to support their work. Projects funded will have an educational focus and, ideally, focus on inclusiveness.

Applicants are requested to write to The Drapers Company outlining the following: The projects or activities that funds are needed for How the project will benefit the education of young people living in Greenwich or Lewisham The operational/project budget Any other funding applied for that relates to the project

Applicants are further requested to enclose the organisations most recent annual report and accounts.

The next meeting to consider applications is the 5th November 2019.  Applications need to be submitted at least three weeks before the meeting to:

The Clerk to the GovernorsSir William Boreman’s FoundationDrapers’ HallLondonEC2N 2DQ

Individuals can also apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support their education.

Further information can be found on The Drapers Company website: Useful Links:Guidelines for Applicants

https://www.thedrapers.co.uk/Charities/Applying-For-A-Grant/List-of-Grants/SWBF.aspx

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Grants for School Journeys and Trips (London)

The London Diocesan Board for Schools has announced the next closing date for applications to its City and Diocese Voluntary Schools Fund is the 31st October 2019 for Spring term trips and journeys. This fund exists to give grants to individuals attending Church of England Schools in the diocese of London in need of financial help.

Priority is given to help with the cost of school journeys/daytrips, music tuition and maintenance costs that are not normally met from statutory funding. Schools can apply for funding on behalf of individuals who wish to go on school journeys.

The maximum annual grant for individuals is £500; for secondary schools applying for more than one individual the maximum grant is £2000 and £500 for primary schools.When applying for school journey grants, please give as much information as possible to support the educational nature of the journey.

Further information is available from Dee Thomas on 020 7932 1168 dee.thomas@london.anglican.org  Useful Links:FAQsTips for completing grants application formsIndividual Grant Application FormGroup Grant Application Form  

https://www.ldbs.co.uk/grants-for-school-journeys/

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Funding for Bedfordshire School and Community Projects (Bedfordshire)

The Wixamtree Trust is a general grant-making Trust that focuses most of their support on organisations (including schools) and projects based or operating in Bedfordshire. The Trust also supports a small number of national charities with whom the main benefactor had been associated with during his life.

Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are usually awarded. Only a small number of donations are made outside this range and it is rare for the Trustees to approve a grant amounting to more than 10% of the annual running costs of an organisation or of any particular project or service for which the funds are being sought.

Awards are usually single grants, rather than multiple payments and they do not give more than one grant to an organisation in a twelve-month period. Further applications may be made on the anniversary of an award.

Applicant organisations must either be: Based or operating within the county of Bedfordshire or A registered charity or considered to be charitable in nature by the Inland Revenue.

Examples of Projects funded include: Crescent Summer School Project – Project to empower young people. Goldington Academy PTA - New Minibus Appeal Child Brain Injury Trust – Support towards co-ordinator’s salary Leedon Lower School PTA - Leedon Log Library/Multi-use Family Learning Centre Project

The Trustees meet four times each year, usually in January, April, July and November to consider funding requests.

The deadline to apply for the next meeting of the Trustees is the 9th October 2019. Useful Links:Guidance NotesOnline Application Form

https://wixamtree.org/

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Funding Reminders

Funding for Cultural and Educational Links with Japan (UK)

The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation has announced that the next application deadline for its grants making programme is the 15th September 2019.

Through its grant making programme cultural organisations, universities and schools; etc that wish to develop links with Japan and Japanese schools are able to apply for funding. The Foundation's grants average £1,500 to £2,000 and do not normally exceed £5,000 for larger-scale projects.Grants are available to support the study of the Japanese language and culture, School, Education and Youth exchanges.

In the past the Foundation has made grants towards visits between the UK and Japan by teachers and young people and the teaching and development of Japanese language and cultural studies in schools.

Organisations that have successfully applied to the Foundation include:

Hessle High School and Sixth Form College which received a grant of £3,000 to visit to Japan to create curriculum on Japan in Key Stage 3 Geography lessons.

Truro College which received a grant of £2,000 for a football exchange programme with Tokai Daigo High School in Japan.

The Boston & Hakusan City Exchange Programme received a grant of £3,500 for an exchange programme between school children from Boston and Hakusan City.

Campion School received a grant of £2,000 to support a school trip to Tokyo for students of Japanese.

Escomb Primary School received a grant of £3,000 for an exchange visit with Ogawara Minami Elementary School

Useful Links:Application Form

http://www.gbsf.org.uk/

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London Mathematical Society - Small Grants for Education (UK)

Grants of up to £800 are available to stimulate interest and enable involvement in mathematics from Key Stage 1 (age 5+) to undergraduate level and beyond. The funding is being made available through the London Mathematical Society’s Small Grants for Education scheme and aims to enhance and enrich mathematical study beyond the curriculum; engage the public with mathematics; and encourage unusual ways of communicating mathematics.

The scheme is primarily intended for activities for which there is limited scope for alternative sources of funding.  Applicants linked to universities should ideally be supported by a member of the Society and ordinarily the Scheme will not fund University outreach activity.  However, anyone based in the UK is eligible to apply for a grant.

There are four application rounds each year and the next closing date for applications is the 31st August 2019. Useful Links:Small Grants for Education application form

https://www.lms.ac.uk/grants/small-grants-education

Grants of up to £30,000 Available to Support Disadvantaged and Neglected Children (UK)

Not for profit organisations such as schools; registered charities; voluntary organisations; churches; and community interest groups; etc. can apply for grants of up to £10,000 per year for up to 3 years for projects that help children and young people overcome the effects of illness, distress, abuse or neglect; disability; behavioural or psychological difficulties; and poverty and deprivation.

Projects supported in the past include:

Trewirgie Junior School which received a grant of £9,760 to provide after school sailing sessions to disadvantage children aged 7-11;

Corley Special School in Coventry which received a grant of £6,000 to provide lunchtime horse riding sessions for children with disabilities; and

Horton Park Primary School which received a grant of £10,000 to deliver a series of holiday activities for young people.

The closing date for applications is 11.59 pm on the 2nd September 2019.

Useful Links:

Apply for a Grant - A-Z GuidanceApply for a Grant - FAQOnline Application FormPreviously Funded Projects

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4fJVTzz5QmQx5rx0S4NVg0Q/small-grants

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Funding for Projects that Promote a Better Understanding of the Environment and Countryside (UK)

UK based not for profit organisations and schools can apply for funding to the Nineveh Charitable Trust for a broad range of projects and activities that promote a better understanding of the environment and countryside, whilst facilitating improved access, education and research. Whilst the Trust does not specify a minimum or maximum grant amount that can be applied for, an analysis of previous grants would suggest a maximum of £5,000 per year for up to three years.

Previous projects supported include:

Busby Primary School which received a grant of £2,000 to build a 'vertical garden' for environment enhancement as well as the children's educational value;

a grant of £1,400 to Bickleigh-On-Exe Primary School to create an all-weather school and community gardening area with poly-tunnel and shed; 

Castlemilk Day Nursery which received a grant of £5,000 to build a multi-function shelter with provision for special needs teaching; and

St Joseph's Specialist School & College, which received a grant of £4,000 towards a community garden expansion. 

Applications are usually discussed at the Trustees’ quarterly meetings and applications can be submitted at any time.   Useful Links:Grants Awarded

https://www.ninevehtrust.org.uk/

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One Stop Carriers for Causes (England, Scotland and Wales)Not for profit organisations, including schools that are located within 2 miles of a One Stop shop can apply for grants of up to £1,000 for projects that benefit their local community.  One Stop’s ‘Carriers for Causes’ is funded through the money raised from the 5p bag charge in One Stop stores in England, Wales and Scotland.

The grants are available for a wide range of activities and the funding will cover the direct costs needed to deliver the project. Projects funded in schools include:

Outdoor classrooms Learning zones Library equipment A nurture room Playground improvements, etc.  

Applications can be submitted at any time and are shortlisted on a quarterly basis for panel decision which will take place every three months. Applicants will generally know the outcome of your application within 16 weeks of applying. Useful Links:Store LocatorApplication GuideApply Online http://www.groundwork.org.uk/Pages/Category/carriers-for-causes-uk

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Nature Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales)

Infant, Primary and Secondary schools  in England, Scotland and Wales are being invited to apply for up to £500 worth of free outdoor equipment and two hours of professional outdoor training as part of the third instalment of Local School Nature Grants.Schools can choose from over 100 different products to deliver outdoor learning and play. These include:

Den Building Kits Small Spaces Planters Insect Study Centres Litter Picking Kits Investigating Weather Kits

The funding is being made available through the charity Learning through Landscapes Local School Nature Grant scheme.  The charity has been helping schools across Great Britain since 2017. Funded by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery, the grants have so far provided £900,000 worth of equipment to 800 schools. This year it will reach a further 500 schools. This year, the scheme is also open to non-mainstream schools; including pupil referral units.

The programme is only open to schools.  Nurseries, Playgroups, Pre-Schools and gardening groups are not eligible. Reception settings attached to a school (i.e. on the same physical site) are eligible to apply in partnership with a school, but the school must lead the application.There will be four funding rounds throughout the year and the next closing date for applications is the 30th August 2019.

Interested schools can also email LSNG@ltl.org.uk for further information. Useful Links:Product catalogueApplication GuidanceApply Online

https://www.ltl.org.uk/nature-grant/

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Funding to Support the Education of Young People with Physical or Learning Disabilities (Scotland)

The John Watson Trust awards grants for educational purposes to children and young people under the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or who are socially disadvantaged.Whilst the Trust operates primarily within Edinburgh and the Lothians, it may also award grants Scotland-wide to eligible individuals and organisations that include schools, established charitable organisations and other groups supporting disadvantaged young people.

Grants can cover expenses such as: Dyslexia tuition School trips (must be applied for by the school and not individuals) Bus passes School expenses such as books and equipment Laptops where there is a special education need

Schools may also apply for help towards school trips or outings for eligible pupils. In exceptional cases, where personal circumstances make boarding necessary, school boarding fees may qualify for a grant.

Projects funded in 2017 included: Castleview Primary School: £1,000 towards the Benmore trip Longstone Primary School: £1,000 towards a residential trip Women’s Aid East and mid Lothian £1,000 towards their summer programme

The next closing date is the 2nd August 2019.

http://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt/

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Funding for School Arts Visits (London)

John Lyon's Charity gives grants to a wide variety of projects that seek to promote the life-chances of children and young people through education and family support. Grants awarded under this fund are available to help schools to access and take part in Arts activities at the many high-class institutions in London. Activities could include visits to the theatre, a musical experience or to a museum or art gallery.

Grants cover visits to high class Arts institutions in London, there is no restriction on which institution schools can visit, but activity chosen must enhance the current activities of the class or year group and be the kind of experience that the children do not normally have access to. Suggestions for suitable requests include:

Travel costs (including coach costs) to venues within London Match funding for ticket prices (i.e. if the school is paying for one class to participate in an

activity the Charity could be asked to support the costs of enabling a second class to also take part)

A contribution towards the costs of participating in a venue-based education programme.

All state primary schools and special schools (primary or secondary) in the beneficial area - the nine London boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, City of London – are eligible to apply.Grants of up to £2,000 are awarded.

Apply at any time

Useful Links:The Beneficial AreaApplication Form .

http://jlc.london/schools/what-we-fund-in-schools/school-explorer-fund/

 

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School Grants to Promote Physics (UK)

The Institute of Physics has announced that UK schools and colleges can apply for grants of up to £600 for small-scale projects or events linked to the teaching or promotion of physics and engineering to pupils aged 5 - 19. Grants can be used to support a wide range of projects such as school-based science weeks, extracurricular activities, science clubs, careers event or a visit from a working physicist or engineer.

Grants may be used for the following project-related purposes: materials / resources; transport; marketing and publicity; other purposes deemed appropriate by the judges; and supply cover (in certain circumstances).

The Institute of Physics is particularly interested in proposals that look at: particle physics astronomy space and nuclear physics energy transport information and communications design and promotion built environment.

Previous projects to receive funding include: Ampleforth College for a visit to Jodrell Bank Radio Observatory. St John's High School for a Practical Rocketry workshop to design a water propelled rocket.

The closing date for applications is the 1st November 2019. Useful Links:Apply Online

http://www.iop.org/about/grants/school/page_38824.html

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Grants for UK-German Partnership Visits (UK)

The Partnership Visit Fund supports new or on-going partnerships between UK and German schools by providing financial support of up to £1,000 for teachers' visits to a partner school.

Teachers of primary and secondary schools can apply for a visit that revives an existing school partnership or develops a new one, or allows new teachers coming on board to familiarise themselves with the partner school. The focus of the visit must be on planning future activities between pupils and developing an interactive project to take place within the year. Visits should not last longer than one week, the school must provide 25% of the required funding and a maximum of 3 teachers can be supported.

For example, pupils from Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form in Norwich and the Gesamtschule Konradsdorf in Ortenberg (near Frankfurt) worked together on a project on the current social and political refugee situation.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but the proposed visit must not start for at least 4 weeks after you submit your application. Useful Links:Guidelines and Application Form

http://www.ukgermanconnection.org/partnershipvisits

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Travel Grants for International School Visits (England)

Travel grants are now available to enable groups of secondary school pupils to visit a partner school in any country (Europe, or wider World) for a minimum of four nights. Visits can be used to enhance curriculum teaching, improve language learning or help build soft skills. Priority is given to applications that feature young people from disadvantaged backgrounds as visitors or hosts. Offered through a new £2.5 million Department for Education programme in partnership with the British Council, it is anticipated that the visits will offer up to 20 students at a time per school a truly intercultural experience. Visits must be started by 31st May 2020; the last date for applications is 14th February 2020.

Priority will be given to applications that show the school, or the group of students being visited, have significant levels of disadvantage (e.g., Pupil Premium, Opportunity Area, Index of Multiple Deprivation, Additional Needs etc) and those who will gain the most from this experience.

The trip must be centred around a visit to a partner school with the two peer groups of young people engaging on a theme and learning together. Young people are encouraged to stay with host families where possible.

Grants of up to £11,000 for the EU and wider Europe and up to £16,500 for the rest of the world can cover international travel for pupils and accompanying teachers, accommodation and subsistence, local transport and administration costs of up to £500. Grants can cover up to 100% of the total costs of the visit and it is anticipated that the average visit will comprise up to 20 pupils and 2 to 3 teachers.

Apply at any time before the 14th February 2020. Useful Links:Application GuidelinesApplication Form

https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/exchanges

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