GRANTS – Grants for schools
FIND OUT MORE! LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM Grants for schools Funder
Country Trust
Grant value
Free farm visits and more
Deadline Ongoing Details
Primary schools with a higher than average percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (higher than 25.9%) can apply for a free Farm Discovery visit to a working farm. Support to help cover transport costs can also be given in certain circumstances. For more information go to
countrytrust.org.uk/teachers
Alpkit Foundation
£50 to £500
Trustees meet every two months
The British Bee Charity
Fully-funded beekeeping equipment and resources
The foundation aims to support projects that encourage responsible outdoor activity, have long-lasting benefits and introduce new people to the outdoors. This includes outdoor education programmes and environmental projects. Complete the online form at
alpkit.com/pages/foundation-apply
Ongoing
Any school in the UK can apply to the Bees4Schools charity initiative, and will be provided with a beehive, colony of bees, beekeeping suits and equipment. In addition, junior schools can apply for an educational pack of wildflower seed bombs and classroom resources. To apply, go to
britishbeecharity.com
Severn Trent Water
Up to £100,000
Twice a year. Next deadline 31 July 2025
If your school is located in the Severn Trent region, you can apply for funding from Severn Trent Water’s Community Fund for projects that benefit people, places and the environment. Previously funded school projects include establishing a forest school and improving a community green space. Details can be found at
stwater.co.uk/about-us/severn-trent-community-fund
Westland Worth £1,000 1 June 2025
Westland’s New Horizon Fund awards gardening essentials for schools, allotments and community gardens. The application is easy, with an online form requiring only contact details and 250 words on why you should win. Vist
gardenhealth.com/new-horizon-fund
Nineveh Charitable Trust
Average grant is around £5,000
Grants are awarded four times per year
The trust aims to promote a better understanding of the countryside. In the past, grants have been awarded to schools for gardening equipment, a sensory garden and the re-establishment of a school pond. Applications must be made in writing, and more details are provided at
ninevehtrust.org.uk/how-to-apply
Bupa Foundation
Up to £2,000
TBC, expected to be early summer 2025
Bupa Foundation’s Green Community Grants support practical projects which help the health of both people and the planet. Schools can apply, as well as registered charities and not-for- profit organisations. Apply for a grant via Groundwork at
groundwork.org.uk/bupa-foundation-green-grants
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All grants are subject to review. See the FundEd grants database for the latest information
funded.org.uk/grants
There’s a host of benefits to taking lessons outside the classroom. Sarah Everson profiles grants available to PTAs and schools who are aiming to take the learning experience somewhere different
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