Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026B

Funding

£5,000 – £20,000

Deadline

10 December 2026

Location

England

Applications

Deadline: 10 December 2026

Overview

This grant funds projects that engage the public with science supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). You can apply for between £5,000 and £20,000. Your project must include an STFC subject matter expert. The deadline to apply is 10 December 2026.

Requirements to check

Key requirements:

  • Project must include an STFC subject matter expert (SME)
  • Project must engage the public with STFC-supported science

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

This grant is for organisations that want to run public engagement activities linked to STFC-supported science. Your project must involve an STFC subject matter expert. It is not suitable for projects unconnected to STFC science areas.

Regions

No published award history for Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

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).

How to apply

Apply through STFC's funding portal before 10 December 2026. Your proposal must include an STFC subject matter expert as part of the project team.

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Last updated: 7 October 2026