Funding Call for Public Engagement with Science Organisations in the UK

Deadline: 5-Jan-22

The Wolfson Foundation has announced a funding call for Public Engagement with Science Organisations to support organisations that are in possession of significant scientific or natural history collections to improve public engagement with science through projects related to the history of science.

Grants are generally awarded towards refurbishing or creating new galleries and, occasionally, education and learning spaces.

Funding Information
Minimum grant amount: £15,000
Usual grant range: £100,000 – £250,000
Match funding required: Yes, if project cost is £50,000
Outcomes
The project should aim to produce one or more of the following outcomes:

Increased numbers of visitors and engagement of new audiences
Improved educational experience and understanding of science
Improved financial stability of the organisation
The Foundation does not Fund
Examples of ineligible projects and costs include:

Purchase of land or existing buildings (including a building’s freehold)
Grants direct to individuals
Grants through conduit organisations
Overheads, maintenance costs and VAT
Non-specific appeals (including circulars) and endowment funds
Costs of meetings, exhibitions, concerts, expeditions, conferences, lectures, etc.
Salary costs
Running costs, including vehicle fuel and maintenance
Film, websites or promotional materials
Repayment of loans
Projects that have already been completed or will be by the time of award
Eligibility Criteria
The organisation should meet all of the following criteria:

be a registered charity, local authority or university
be displaying scientific or natural history collections of national significance
if a museum, be fully accredited under the Museums Accreditation Scheme
For more information, visit https://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/funding-for-places/funding-for-public-engagement-with-science-organisations/