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British Ecological Society – Outreach Grants (UK)

The British Ecological Society has announced that its Outreach Grants programme is now open for applications. Through the programme, individuals and organisations such as schools, museums, libraries and community groups can apply for grants to promote ecological science to a wider audience through public engagement events. 

Proposals must be aimed at a non-academic audience and all projects must provide a clear demonstration of direct interaction with them.

The funding is available for projects that increase public understanding of, and engagement with ecology by:

  • Increase public understanding of, and engagement with, ecology
  • Stimulate discussion about ecology and its implications for society
  • Inspire and enthuse people of all ages about the science of ecology, especially those not previously interested
  • Develop skills in communicating the science of ecology

Applications from museums and schools are welcome but projects must involve significant outreach beyond schools as those aimed solely at delivering curriculum to school children will not be considered. Grants are not awarded for purely nature conservation purposes or any activity that does not promote the science of ecology.

Projects supported will:

  • Be aimed at a non-academic audience
  • Provide a clear demonstration of direct interaction with the audience
  • Show evidence of links to the research community at UK, regional and international levels, where appropriate

The maximum award is £2,000 which may form all or part of the total costs of the project. Larger projects involving other sponsors are also funded. 

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on the 30th August 2023.

 

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6th July 2023