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Funding to Increase Engineering Knowledge in Young People (UK)

Funding is available for UK-based educational projects that aim to increase engineering knowledge in young people aged 4-19. Jointly funded by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Engineering Education Grant Scheme is open to applications from any organisation capable of developing and delivering UK-based educational activities, including schools, youth groups, IET or IMechE members and STEM organisations.

Any project that aims to inspire young people to study STEM subjects or raise awareness of engineering and technology based careers could be funded. Projects which improve wider engineering literacy and bring about a better understanding of the role of the engineer, and the contribution engineering makes to society are eligible. This can be anything from an in-person workshop to a virtual game, or a musical project in a box to a website, there really is a vast scope for the type’s projects accepted. 

Two levels of funding are available for projects that aim to inspire young people to study science, technology, engineering and maths subjects or raise awareness of engineering and technology-based careers. Up to £5,000 is available for standard applications, and a small number of awards of up to £15,000 are available for projects that aim to make a bigger impact.

The closing date for applications is the 15th April 2022.

 

Useful Links:

Engineering Education Grant Scheme guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

26th January 2022