Are your school finances feeling as tight as ever? Don’t worry, as there are hundreds of organisations and grant-awarding bodies that you can apply to for funding for those dream projects you’ve been planning. There are plenty of funding types available to support all sorts of expenditure, from a new school canopy to extra-curricular activities being able to take place thanks to a brand new sporting facilities canopy.
With so many grant providers out there, it can be hard to find the right scheme and write a successful application. Here at A&S Landscape, we can support you with finding a funding stream that works for your school. Browse our full list of grants below, or get in touch with our experts for more tailored support.
The Green Community Fund provides major financial support for projects that strengthen biodiversity, improve energy efficiency and advance sustainability education across schools and communities in Ireland.
Read MoreThe Academies Capital Funding and Support programme provides capital grants to improve, repair and expand school buildings across eligible academies, multi-academy trusts, sixth form colleges and voluntary aided schools in England.
Read MoreThe Hedley Foundation reviews grant applications four times a year, so there are plenty of oppportunites to have your project considered for funding.
Read MoreThe Alice McCosh Trust offers one-off grants to support education, fieldwork and study in natural history and environmental fields, with funding typically used for research, field expeditions or the creation of educational materials.
Read MoreThe Adamson Trust provides financial support for holidays and respite breaks for children aged 3 to 17 with physical, mental or emotional impairments, with a focus on enabling restorative experiences away from home.
Read MoreUp to £15,000 is available for schools who apply to the Engineering Education Grant Scheme - get your applications in now.
Read MoreDon't miss the March deadline to apply for up to £9,000 from the Daiwa Foundation.
Read More£64,000 is given away by Persimmon each month to fund local good causes in the UK.
Read MoreState schools in the UK can apply to Classics for All for support in introducing classic subjects.
Read MoreApply to the SHINE Trust to fund projects which focus on the education of disadvantaged children in the North of England
Read MoreThis scheme was set up to help 'transform young lives through sport and education' and funds a range of projects in the UK.
Read MoreThe Edge Innovation Fund awards grants for projects which are disruptive, innovative and challenge the education system approach.
Read MoreGrants are available for schools and colleges to connect pupils with the South Downs National Park through real-world experiences and curriculum-linked activities.
Read MoreUp to £3,000 is available to schools who are running STEM projects. With an extended deadline for applications, now is the perfect time to apply for funding.
Read MoreSchools can apply for funding to run events, projects and trips related to classical subjects.
Read MoreUp to £1,200 in funding is available to schools to run marine conservation-related activities, apply by the end of September.
Read MoreApply for up to £500 from The Hellenic Society to fund Greek-related projects in your school.
Read MoreSchools can apply for up to £2,500 to fund recreational holidays for disadvantaged and disabled pupils.
Read MoreThis fund supports schools with service children across the UK.
Read MoreThis scheme aims to ensure that music is accessible to thousands of children across the UK.
Read MoreSpark an interest in Maths with your students and apply for a grant from the London Mathematical Socitey.
Read MoreRaise awareness and engagement with Pathology at your school and apply for a grant of up to £1,000.
Read MoreUp to £90,000 is available to support young UK carers through innovative educational programs.
Read MoreThis scheme supports schools in teaching Roman and Latin studies by funding textbooks and lectures.
Read MoreGrants of up to £6,000 are available to help schools to teach Christianity. Easily apply today.
Read MoreApply for up to £2,000 from DPD to fund an environmentally-friendly project at your school.
Read MoreThis new scheme is open for applications to give UK students the opportunity to live and study abroad for a year.
Read MoreUp to £1,000 will be awarded by the Royal Geographical Society to teachers planning an innovative teaching project.
Read MoreSchools can apply for funding to run projects which bring communities together through good food.
Read MoreGrants of up to £1,500 are available for schools to support tree and hedge planting projects.
Read MoreApply for a fully-funded show from the Royal Institution for your state-funded primary or secondary school.
Read MoreFunding is open for organisations which support people with learning disabilities through research and/or care.
Read MoreGrants are awarded for capital projects such as new builds, refurbishments, or technical equipment at secondary schools and colleges.
Read MoreApply for funding to provide your pupils with a healthy breakfast at the beginning of the school day.
Read MoreFunding of up to £75,000 for projects that help pupils develop their employability skills and ability to live independently after education.
Read MoreFunding is available for the installation of energy-efficient technologies that will help to improve learning environments.
Read MoreInnovative projects covering any field of Geography can receive up to £1,000 in funding from this grant.
Read MorePrimary schools can apply for up to £150,000 to fund art-based learning projects.
Read MoreSchools can get funded support to set up G Suite for Education or Office 365 Education platforms.
Read MoreFunds of up to £15,000 are awarded to projects which cover topics including nuclear physics, accelerator science and astronomy.
Read MoreSchools and colleges can apply for a grant for events which promote physics and engineering in young people.
Read MoreSchools can apply for funding to support projects surrounding horticulture, plant sciences, art and art history.
Read MoreSpecial schools can apply for specialist tennis equipment and wheelchairs to enable disabled people to play the sport.
Read MoreThe British Ecological Society has announced it will be awarding up to £2000 in its recently opened outreach grants programme.
Read MoreSchools can apply for funding to run a engaging maths related activity. Grants of up to £600 are available.
Read MoreSchools and registered UK charities can get a funding boost to encourage young people to study science at school and pursue STEM-related further education.
Read MorePrimary and secondary schools can receive funding to purchase equipment to enrich science and chemistry lessons.
Read MoreNot-for-profit organisations and schools can apply for funding for projects which educate young people and local communities on the environment and countryside.
Read MoreFunding is available for pupils aged 11 to 19, to travel to a partner school somewhere in the world. This gives students the opportunity of a lifetime for an international school visit.
Read MoreSchools, community groups and other charities can apply for a grant to purchase musical instruments, related equipment and to cover teaching costs.
Read MoreThis grant is available for schools, youth groups, STEM organisations and members of the IET who are running projects to improve the understanding of engineering.
Read MoreSchools, not-for-profit organisations and community groups can apply for a grant for educational, artistic, cultural and sporting projects.
Read MoreSmall grants are available to individuals and organisations in the UK which help children access and enjoy creative and artistic activities.
Read MoreSchools and voluntary youth groups can apply for funding to help disadvantaged young people attend a course to better understand and experience the outdoors.
Read MoreUK schools can apply for a small grant to fund projects which raise the awareness and education of Japan and its culture.
Read MoreNot-for-profit organisations can apply for grants up to £1,000 to fund good causes. The projects should benefit the local community and help to improve lives.
Read MoreTeachers, schools and individuals in full-time education could receive funding to buy musical instruments, equipment and training opportunities.
Read MoreBreakfast clubs held in UK schools can apply for a fund of up to £1,000. This scheme aims to help those with the greatest need.
Read MoreAny not-for-profit organisation working in schools can apply for a fund to improve outcomes for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.
Read MoreSchools can receive funding to purchase reading books, e-readers, library software and other IT equipment. This is in the aim of creating new or developing existing library provisions.
Read MoreFunding is available to help infant, primary and secondary schools to develop or create a nature area. Grants are worth £500 and successful applicants will also get a two-hour training session.
Read MoreAny not-for-profit organisation with a charitable purpose can apply one of these small grants. The projects need to have a positive impact on families in local areas.
Read MoreFunding is available for projects which fix, repair and improve community facilities for those in need. Not-for-profit organisations and local registered charities can apply for up to £5,000.
Read MoreThis new capital grants scheme helps to improve tennis facilities in local areas. Clubs, schools and colleges, universities and local authorities can all apply.
Read MoreFunds are available for projects which promote the protection, preservation and improvement of the environment. This open to state schools, UK registered charities and any other not-for-profit organisation.
Read MoreThis special one-off scheme will help to fund capital projects across the UK which benefit communities. This includes playground equipment, multi-use games areas and new buildings.
Read MoreUK charitable organisations can apply for funding on projects which make a difference to communities. There are no restrictions on project types and funds of up to £25,000 are available.
Read MoreSpecial needs schools and UK charities can apply for funding for projects which supports young people with special needs, disadvantaged young people or people with cancer.
Read MoreThis private family fund aims to improve the lives of local people and communities, in North Tyneside, South Northumberland and East Newcastle.
Read MoreGrants are available for projects which improve the lives of those in need, particularly those with physical or mental disabilities or the aged. Registered charities are eligible to apply.
Read MoreDonations collected at Moto service stations are used to fund projects at local community partners, community schools and chosen charities.
Read MoreRegistered charities can receive funding for projects which have a clear benefit for communities through education, welfare, youth schemes or support for the elderly.
Read MoreOver £1 million has been donated to local, small charities and community groups. The projects must benefit young people, vulnerable groups, small neighbourhood groups and communities.
Read MoreGrants are available to improve spaces near SUEZ recycling sites. The project should improve public amenities, maintain historic sites or conserve the biodiversity of an area.
Read MoreRegistered charities can receive funds for community-based projects which relieve the effects of poverty. Funding is available from £250 to £1,000 and must be used for capital expenditure.
Read MoreFour main grant schemes are available to any not-for-profit organisation. Projects should improve the physical environment in ways which will also benefit people’s lives.
Read MoreGrants are offered to projects, trips, activities and equipment which benefits local communities. Any not-for-profit organisation who supports people in need can apply.
Read MoreThis Trust aims to improve communities, by supporting children and the environment. Small grants are available four times a year, the larger funds are available twice a year.
Read MoreRegistered charities can apply for funding for a project which falls into one or more of the focus areas of health, lifelong learning, community development and social care.
Read MoreThe foundation aims to support areas and projects which are in need. The activities should have clear benefits, outcomes and strong leadership.
Read MoreUK registered charities can apply for a grant to improve the lives of children with special needs, or those with life-threatening illnesses.
Read MoreRegistered charities can apply for funding if they improve the education and or health of young people. Grants of up to £30,000 per year are available.
Read MoreThis foundation provides funding to charities with under £15 million annual income. Grants are given to one-off projects, such as building work, new equipment or the purchase of a vehicle.
Read MoreGrants are given to youth clubs which give young people the chance to improve their social skills, team spirit and self-esteem. The average funding amount is between £250 and £600.
Read MoreBedfordshire based organisations can apply for funding which benefits the local community. The typical funding range is between £1,000 and £10,000.
Read MoreGrants are available for charitable projects which have a positive impact on children’s lives. To apply the organisation must relate to the sport of rugby, be of a charitable nature and work with young people.
Read MoreFunding can be given to projects which address a community issue and provide benefits to the local area. Eligible groups include self-help or voluntary groups and charities, amongst others.
Read MoreOrganisations, including schools, can request unsellable or re-usable materials from B&Q, to benefit the local community and environment.
Read MoreTesco funds thousands of community projects across the UK. To receive funding, the project must promote community participation in the improvement and use of outdoor spaces.
Read MoreThis foundation supports organisations which improve people’s lives and communities. Charities, not-for-profit organisations and local good causes can all apply.
Read MoreThis funding aims to help and make a difference in the lives of young people who are disadvantaged. Grants are available up to and including £10,000 for one year only.
Read MoreProjects which work directly with children to improve their social and physical environments can apply for a main grant. The funding is aimed at activities over £10,000 per year.
Read MoreCharitable organisations who help those in Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire can apply for funding.
Read MoreFunding is available for capital projects run by organisations who aim to increase participation in sports. There are two grants available, the Small Capital and Major Capital schemes.
Read MoreSmall grants and practical assistance are given to community gardens and green sites in London. Up to £1,500 is available for these public space projects.
Read MoreThis scheme aims to improve young people’s life chances through education. A wide range of projects is supported, allowing young people to participate in a variety of activities.
Read MoreUnderfunded, grassroots charities are funded by this scheme. This allows the disabled or disadvantaged to feel more involved and active within society.
Read MoreThis privately funded Trust supports communities and organisations in Yorkshire. Registered charities, education or health organisations and hospitals can apply for the grants.
Read MoreProjects in East and West Sussex, Surrey and Kent can be awarded grants. The scheme aims to support the environment, conservation works and much more.
Read MoreThis capital fund improves local community areas, helping people to get more active. Grants of up to £150,000 are awarded to schools, sports clubs, community groups and local authorities.
Read MoreGrants are available for community improvement projects based near to and affected by the operations of Heathrow airport. This scheme is aimed at improving how communities work together.
Read MoreThis scheme aims to improve the lives of young people aged 13 to 24, by offering improved skill and development activities. The funding range is between £2,500 and £25,000.
Read MoreFunds are awarded to activities which improve the use of local woodlands for a range of environmental, sustainability and health benefits.
Read MoreNot-for-profit and community groups based in Northumberland can apply for this grant. Funded projects must add value to the area, priority is given to sustainable, long-term plans.
Read MoreFunding from this scheme should support a wide range of activities, including village hall improvements, sporting facilities and extra-curricular activities.
Read MoreThe foundation supports young people and disabled people to participate in rowing activities. Funding is available between £500 and £3,000.
Read MoreClubs, limited companies and registered charities associated with hockey can apply for this fund. Grants are usually awarded between £10,000 and £75,000.
Read MoreThis scheme is aimed at supporting football clubs and increasing the number of people who participate. Suitable projects include goalpost replacement, fencing and pitch improvements.
Read MoreNot-for-profit organisations which benefit people who participate and play sport are supported by this scheme. Up to £10,000 may be awarded to a successful applicant.
Read MoreThis programme supports community facilities, and there are two funding ranges available for smaller and larger projects.
Read MoreGrants are awarded to the development of new and refurbished football facilities. There are three main steps in completing the application, and the funding is available from £10,000 to £500,000.
Read MoreThis scheme is set up to improve the lives of people and communities in need. The project must improve people’s lives, build stronger communities and promote an active lifestyle.
Read MoreUp to £5,000 is available for projects which support community activities, increase skill and creativity and improve people’s quality of life. Schools amongst other organisations are welcomed to apply.
Read MoreGrants are given to improve the lives of local people and their community. Schools, statutory bodies and voluntary groups can apply for the funds of up to £10,000.
Read MoreThis grant aims to create more integrated communities, improve the local environment and the health of people.
Read MoreFunds of up to £10,000 are available for projects which help to build strong communities, improve local areas and create more opportunities.
Read MoreGrants are available for educational projects which address key global concerns, including climate change, renewable energy and social justice.
Read MoreVolunteering Matters develops and delivers volunteer-led projects. Their schemes help to build strong communities and improve health and wellbeing.
Read MoreThis Trust provides funds to disadvantaged young people, to help them develop their interest in adventurous activities.
Read MoreThis scheme funds a wide range of projects, from new pitches to new kit. The programme aims to improve local football facilities and grow participation in the game.
Read MoreFunding is awarded to projects which create opportunities for young people to take part in sport. The organisation believes in the continued expansion of vital facilities and equipment.
Read MoreThis charity works with local communities to fund large scale literacy projects and local schools to provide books and other literacy resources.
Read MoreFunding is awarded to local community causes, including sports teams, hospices or charities. So far over £860,000 has been donated.
Read MoreFunding is available to help projects which nurture ability and talents and enhance educational opportunities in the UK.
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Lots of schools are operating in an increasingly tough financial environment. They’re expected to deliver high-quality educational provision in a safe, healthy environment with tightening budgets. This, in turn, means that additional funding is becoming more and more important. Grant funding is one way to obtain supplementary funding, but sometimes the process can seem confusing.
So, who provides grants and where do you start?
There are many organisations in the UK that offer grants to schools, and each will have its own aims, criteria, objectives, and guidelines, which will explain the kinds of projects they will fund.
A grant is an amount of money that is awarded for a specific purpose. You are not required to pay a grant back, but you are likely to be required to provide evidence to show how it has been spent and confirm that it has delivered what you specified when you applied for it.
Grants are available from the Government, charities, trusts, foundations, and other organisations such as The National Lottery. The criteria for each grant will be different – some will be specific to education, sports, or community initiatives and the amounts will vary. There is often a requirement for you to match the funding that is offered by the grant.
So, if you can spend £10,000, for example, they will offer a grant of £10,000.
The Institute of Mathematics has announced that individuals working in secondary schools, Colleges of Further Education (FE) and Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) can apply for a grant to help with the costs of running or attending an educational activity relating to mathematics. A budget of £6,000 has been earmarked for this scheme and will be split equally between Schools/Further Education and Higher Education. Grants will be made up to a value of £600.
Grants are highly beneficial and enable you to undertake projects that you otherwise could not afford. You could use your grant to purchase items, services, or resources, including:
Plenty of schools might want to invest in a brand new canopy, but find that they don’t have the funds to cover it. There are plenty of educational projects that will need funding to fully turn their idea into a reality. That’s where a grant can really transform your school.
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If you can’t find a grant to suit your project, look for a project that suits a grant! You may already have allocated budget for something for which grant funding is available, can you claim this and redirect the allocated budget to your initial idea?
If you enlist specialist help for identifying, managing, and applying for funding, it isn’t normally free. However, the cost of doing so isn’t prohibitive and could be money well invested.
Providers like FundEd offer time-saving toolkits and databases with available funding listed by curriculum or interest area. Subscription service funding directories can also be useful as they act as centralised information resources which allow you to search for relevant grants and funding sources. Grants4Schools, for instance, provides a regularly updated directory of grants from a variety of sources. Our monthly Funding and Grants for Schools guide is a great starting point and covers a wide range of grant-awarding bodies.
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The Tesco Bags of Help Grant website covers all of the key grant information including how does it work, who is eligible to apply, what type of projects will be funded, matched funding requirements and how to submit an application. If you still have questions, talk to the grant providers. Their role is to find and fund suitable applicants, so they are usually very helpful!
Once your application has been submitted, everyone will be keen to receive a decision. Know how long the grant provider will take to make a decision so that you can manage expectations internally within your organisation.
Before you hit submit, take some tips from this checklist:
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Celebrate and congratulate those who helped you with the application process! Now you can start planning and begin your journey – it was all worth it!
Try to get some feedback from the grant provider as to why your application was unsuccessful. This will help you with further applications, and it might be that they suggest a small amendment and ask you to resubmit it. Whatever they say, try to remain positive. There will be a suitable grant out there for you, and each application is a step towards a better learning journey.
Got more questions? For tailored support, get in touch with our team.
Schools want to provide the best experience possible for their students, whether that’s through outdoor learning and play opportunities or new classroom equipment. However, this isn’t easy with the constraints of government funding. Because of this, fundraising has become a cornerstone for income generation in schools up and down the country. As more and more parents become strapped for cash in difficult times, asking for money can feel like a thankless task.
However, fundraising doesn’t just bring funds into the school; it also brings the local community together! Here are some fundraising ideas you can participate in:
To give your canopy project the best chance for a school grant, get in touch with our team here at A&S Landscape. Most grants for schools will require you to submit accurate cost estimates, site plans, and product specifications as part of your application.
To give your project the highest chance of securing funding for schools, we offer:
☑️ Free, no-obligation quotes that you can include directly into your grant budget
☑️ Design visuals and specifications to show grant providers exactly how the funding will transform your outdoor space
☑️ Expert advice you can rely on, having worked with thousands of schools across the UK
