Deadline: 10-Jun-22
The Wolfson Foundation is inviting applications to support high-achieving state-funded secondary schools and sixth form colleges to improve the teaching of science, computer science, design & technology, art, languages, music and performing arts at GCSE and A-Level.
Grants are generally awarded towards new builds, refurbishment and technical equipment.
Funding Information
- Minimum grant amount: £15,000
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Usual grant range:
- £15,000 – £50,000 (equipment projects)
- £15,000 – £100,000 (new build and refurbishment projects)
- Match funding required: If total project cost is >£1million, 25% match funding is required
Outcomes
The project must cost at least £25,000 and also aim to produce one or more of the following outcomes:
- Improved quality of teaching and learning spaces for subjects which require specialist laboratories and technical equipment
- Increased numbers of students taking these subjects
- Improved learning outcomes for students taking these subjects
The Foundation does not Fund
Examples of ineligible projects and costs include:
- Musical instruments
- General auditorium refurbishments
- General IT infrastructure
- Library facilities
- 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 school or college should meet all of the following criteria:
- be state-funded
- have at least two years of exam results available
- have been inspected by Ofsted / Estyn / HMIE / ETI and have an overall outcome of ‘Good’ or above
- be able to demonstrate an achieved level of excellence OR significant progress towards excellence through, for example, inspection reports and progress made by students
- if a predominantly denominational or faith based school, it should have a non-discriminatory entry policy in respect of religious allegiance or at least 10% of pupils must be of other denominations, faiths or none.
- Location of applicant and project: UK only
For more information, visit Wolfson Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/funding-for-places/funding-for-secondary-schools-sixth-form-colleges/
