Grants GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS By Sarah Everson
Nineveh Charitable Trust Grant Value: £5,000, on average Next deadline: Ongoing. Applications are reviewed four times a year. Details: UK registered charities and schools can apply to the Nineveh Charitable Trust for fi nancial support for projects and activities with an emphasis on promoting better understanding of the countryside. With an increase in the popularity of outdoor learning and Forest School activities, this grant could be a useful source of funding for workshops or equipment. How to apply: Submit three copies of your project proposal (no more than two sides of A4) by post. For more details, visit
ninevehtrust.org.uk/how-to-apply/
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Institute of Mathematics
GRANT VALUE Up to £600
NEXT DEADLINE DETAILS
30 November 2020
The Education Grants Scheme provides up to £600 of financial support towards the cost of running an educational activity relating to mathematics. The aim of the scheme is to enable organisations to pilot new ideas, approaches and practices or to undertake collaborative activities. The grant is available to secondary schools and colleges, as well as primary schools partnered with a secondary school. Applications must be made, or at least supported, by a member of the Institute. Register and apply online, via the myIMA area of the Institute of Mathematics website, at
ima.org.uk/support/grants/ education-grant-scheme/
The Japan Society
Up to £1,000
Ongoing. A decision will take around one month
With the Tokyo Olympics pencilled in for July/August 2021, the coming year is an ideal time to explore Japanese culture. Japan Society Small Grants are made in support of small-scale projects and events that increase awareness and understanding of Japan in the UK, and schools are encouraged to apply. Applicants are required to provide at least 50% match funding from other sources. Applications can be completed online, and submitted by email or sent in by post. For more details, visit
japansociety.org.uk/smallgrantsoverview
Shanly Foundation
£3,000, on average
Ongoing
The Shanly Foundation supports schools and local charities within the Shanly Group’s areas of operation (Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, West Sussex and parts of Surrey and Hampshire). Grants tend to be one-off pledges for a specific project or event, and will not be awarded for core costs. Register and apply online at
shanlyfoundation.com/grants/
Blue Spark Foundation
Usually up to £5,000
Ongoing. A response may be delayed, due to Covid-19
Schools in England can apply for funding for projects that relate to intra or extra-curricular activities. Funding can be for physical assets, services, facilities or experiences. Particular consideration will be given to projects considered by the Trustees to help enhance the self-confidence, team working skills and future employability of children and young people. Apply online at bluesparkfoundation.
org.uk/how-to-apply/
The Blakemore Foundation
Up to £200
27 November, and the last Friday of every month
The Blakemore Foundation gives donations to good causes and schools that can be put towards projects, events, workshops, equipment or capital works. Previously funded examples range from the purchase of IT equipment to the planting of a sensory garden. Applicants must be within AF Blakemore/SPAR trading areas, which cover south-east and central England and Wales. Apply online at
afblakemore.com/our-community/monetary-application
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