6 Engineering Education Grant Scheme STEM promotion grants Engineering Education Grant Scheme Who’s it for? Any organisation, school or individual able to develop and deliver STEM activities in the UK can apply for funding. What’s on offer? Funding for projects that teach young people about engineering and/or help develop the professional skills of those involved in supporting STEM learning and careers awareness. There are two funding levels, up to £5000 and £5001 to £15,000. Projects for the higher rate of funding should demonstrate wider reach, for example changing practice across several organisations or at national level, or for projects having strategic or long-reaching effect. What else do I need to know? –  Collaborative projects are strongly encouraged –  You’ll need to involve IMechE and IET members in your project (we can introduce you if you need connections) –  Projects must benefit more than one school or college –  Projects must collect standard impact data and report on outcomes When’s the opening date? –  Funding rounds open in January and June each year – 15 January – For projects taking place after 1st June – 15 June – For projects taking place after 1st January Payments You can request your payment date in your application. Apply online today Find further information and apply at theiet.org/fund