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Royal Society of Chemistry – Outreach Fund (UK)
Through the Royal Society of Chemistry's Outreach Fund, individuals, researchers, and organisations such as museums, schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups, and libraries can apply for grants to run chemistry-based events and activities for public audiences and schools.
The Royal Society of Chemistry are currently prioritising funding for projects that have one or more of the following outcomes:
- Audiences are engaged with issues around sustainability linked to chemical sciences
- Under-served audiences are better connected with or represented by the chemical sciences
- RSC members have opportunities to develop and/or use their engagement skills
- Well-being is enhanced or supported through the activity of the project or partnership
- Families connect with chemistry in fun, creative and participatory ways
- Audiences are engaged with chemistry in and through local contexts
Two levels of funding are available:
- Small grants of up to £5,000
- Large grants of £5,001 - £10,000
Previously funded projects include:
- Kents Hill Park School received a grant to launch and run a science club.
- "Cool chemistry at the seaside" where the Society awarded a grant to volunteers in Ramsgate who transformed an empty town-centre shop into a makeshift theatre, delivering free chemistry demonstrations to anyone.
The next closing date for applications to the small and large grants programmes is the 11th November 2024.
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13th September 2024