Grant News

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 9th September 2024.

Useful Links:

Application Guidance

Past Projects