Grant fundraising
By Sarah Everson
Grants for schools
There are many different grants out there for schools. Here are just a few that are open for applications now…
Projects that aim to improve outcomes for children from disadvantaged backgrounds can receive financial support
FUNDER Music for All
GRANT VALUE NEXT DEADLINE DETAILS Up to £2,500 1 July 2019
Education Endowment Foundation Grant value: Average of £360,000 Next deadline: 28 June 2019; further rounds are imminent Details: The foundation funds projects aimed at raising attainment and wider outcomes of children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in England. It supports projects that improve pupil outcomes without increasing teacher workload, such as the enhancement of home-learning environments and the introduction of breakfast clubs. Funding is initially given for pilot projects to run across six to eight schools – or across an academy group – with the potential to be introduced as broader initiatives. Schools need to apply as a group. How to apply: Online at educationendowmentfoundation.
org.uk/projects-and-evaluation/how-to-apply/ Individual schools can also apply to join a pre-funded pilot project at
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/ projects-and-evaluation/recruiting/
The charity believes everyone should have the opportunity to learn to play music, and its grants aim to support people in fulfilling their musical dreams. Schools in the UK and Ireland can apply for funding to bring music to their communities, whether in the form of instruments, tuition or music programmes aimed at enhancing social cohesion and wellbeing.
musicforall.org.uk/apply-for-funding/
The Roman Society
Up to £500 1 July 2019
The society provides funding to help promote the teaching of Latin and Roman studies in schools. Grants are offered for purchasing textbooks and other resources, and for organising Roman-themed study days, especially if they benefit large groups of children. Applications from schools planning to start courses in Latin are particularly welcome.
romansociety.org/grants-prizes/funding-for-schools.html
British Council Up to £35,000 if applying as a cluster of schools
17 June, then 7 October 2019
The Council’s Connecting Classrooms initiative encourages UK schools to work together and develop strong partnerships with schools in other countries. Funding is available to help teachers develop new skills, visit partner schools and run projects around global themes. Schools must have a partner school from another country in place before applying for funding, and applications must be completed in collaboration with partner schools.
connecting-classrooms.britishcouncil.org/apply-for-funding
Dan Maskell Tennis Trust
Up to £1,500 5 July 2019 The trust is named after the late Dan Maskell CBE, a sporting commentator who was passionate about rehabilitation through sport. It specialises in creating opportunities for disabled people who want to play tennis, through providing specialist wheelchairs for individuals, clubs, special schools and centres running disability programmes. Funding for tennis equipment packages and coaching is also available.
danmaskelltennistrust.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant.html
The Ironmongers’ Company
Up to £10,000 31 July 2019
The Ironmongers’ Company offers financial support for projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people with disabilities. It is particularly interested in enabling primary school children to develop a strong foundation that will lead to them fulfilling their future potential. Schools and PTAs that are registered charities can apply. The application form needs to be completed online, then printed, signed and posted.
ironmongers.org/charity_organisations.htm
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