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/