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Supporting Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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British Science Association - Community Grants

Summary

The mission of the British Science Week Community Grant Scheme is to expand the audiences that engage with science and self-identify as having an interest in science by empowering and supporting community groups to run their own science activities during British Science Week.

The scheme offers grants for community groups that work directly with audiences who are traditionally under-represented and currently not engaged in science activity. This includes:

  • people who are Black Asian Minority Ethnic
  • people with low socioeconomic status, including people disadvantaged in terms of education and income
  • young people facing adversity, including those not in education, employment or training
  • people with a disability, defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term effect on someone’s ability to do normal daily activities
  • people living in a remote and rural location, defined as settlements of less than 10,000 people
  • girls and women

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

To be eligible for a grant, you must represent a community-based group or organisation that works directly with audiences who are traditionally underrepresented and currently not engaged in science activity.

When to apply

Currently closed.

How to apply

Apply online via the British Science Association website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Education & training Science & technology

Beneficiaries funded: Black & Ethnic Minorities Economically/socially disadvantaged People in poverty Rural communities Mental health conditions Disabilities Women & girls

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