Blue Spark Foundation Grants

Grants are available for schools, community groups, clubs, societies or other not-for-profit organisations based andworking in England to improve the education and development of children and young people (between the ages of six and 22 years) through educational, cultural, sporting and other activities.

The funding is for relatively small-scale projects, which might not happen at all or would only happen on a lesser scale without the support of Blue Spark.The Foundation aims to help children and young people reach their full potential by supporting projects that have the following objectives:

• Encouraging independence
• Developing team working skills
• Developing self-confidence
• Promoting creativity and individuality
• Encouraging aspiration
• Enhancing educational achievement
• Widening educational horizons

Projects could include but are not limited to:

• Academic education
• Art and design
• Community projects
• Debating
• Drama
• Educational excursions
• Enterprise projects
• Music
• Public speaking
• Sport
• Vocational training

The funding wil not support the following:

• Projects for children or young people under the age of 5 or over the age of 22.
• Life-skill mentoring services
• Counselling services
• Holiday clubs or playgroups
• Construction, maintenance or repair of buildings or facilities
• Training adults who work with children or young people
• Student fees or maintenance
• Running costs or general activities of an organisation

Applications are currently being accepted for work in early Spring 2026.