The Community Grants scheme aims to expand and diversify the audiences who engage with science and grow interest in science by empowering and supporting community groups to run their own science activities during British Science Week (6-15 March 2026).
The theme for 2026 is ‘Curiosity: what’s your question?’
Applications will be considered from community-based groups and organisations that work directly with audiences who are traditionally underrepresented and currently not engaged in science activity.
Grants of up to £600 can be used for materials, room hire, publicity, speakers, trainers, freelancers, project-specific staff costs, audio-visual hire, reasonable volunteer expenses, transport or other costs of running the event or activity.
Due to reduced funding this year, there are a limited number of Community Grants available to award. Priority will be given to supporting eligible community groups.
The deadline for applications is 24 November 2025 at 5pm.
Funding is available for both project and core costs. Supporting work with people in trouble, particularly young offenders and ex-offenders, as well as other disadvantaged young people.
Small grants are available to community groups, not-for profits and charities to support tree and hedge planting projects during the 2025/2026 winter season.
Grants are available for registered charities undertaking projects to support disadvantaged and disabled children who are under 13 years of age.
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