Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A

The Public Engagement Spark Awards provide up to £100,000 for projects that engage the public with STFC science. STFC supports research in areas like particle physics, astronomy, and space science. You must include an STFC subject matter expert in your project team. The funding helps you create activities, events, or resources that make complex science accessible to the public. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. The grant covers projects across England. You can use the money for staff costs, materials, equipment, and event expenses.

This grant is for organisations wanting to engage the public with STFC-supported science like particle physics, astronomy, or space research. You must work with an STFC subject matter expert as part of your project team. It suits museums, science centres, universities, or community groups with experience in public engagement.

Apply for funding to engage the public with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supported science.Applicant organisations must:Proposals must include an appropriate STFC subject-matter expert (SME).