7 School Grant Scheme STEM promotion grants School Grant Scheme The School Grant Scheme from the IET, the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) support projects linked to the promotion of physics or engineering Who’s it for? Schools, colleges and home school groups based in the UK and Ireland teaching students aged 5 - 19 What’s on offer? Up to £600 for projects, to participate in activities or purchase materials not normally covered by school budgets. Schools, colleges and home school groups based in the UK and Ireland can apply for a school grant of up to £600. Grants are awarded for projects, events and activities linked with the promotion of physics and engineering. Further information, including guidance notes and examples of funded projects, can be found at iop.org/schoolgrants What else do I need to know? –  Projects must directly involve pupils –  Applications from 3rd party providers are not eligible –  Projects must be unique to the school/college or home school group, and bids for bought in activities or shows will be strengthened if integrated with a wider project –  Costs for sustaining an existing project or for funding a repeat application are not eligible When’s the deadline? – 1 February – For projects taking place in the following summer term – 1 June – For projects taking place in the following autumn term – 1 November – For projects taking place in the following spring term Apply online today iop.org/schoolgrants