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Norfolk Community Foundation

Dudgeon Community STEM in Schools Fund

The Dudgeon Community STEM in Schools Fund, run by Norfolk Community Foundation, gives grants of up to £10,000 for creative projects that inspire primary, secondary and college pupils (up to Year 13) in Great Yarmouth, Breckland and North Norfolk to study STEM subjects. Schools, colleges, and charities and not-for-profits experienced in working with students can apply, with collaboration between schools encouraged and a wish to reach groups underrepresented in STEM. It runs two rounds a year (May and December) through a two-stage expression of interest process; EOIs submitted now go to the spring 2027 round.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £10,000
Deadline
Not published
no closing date given
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Non-fee paying schools and colleges (up to and including Year 13), and charities and other not-for-profit organisations experienced in working with students and delivering activity in schools, for projects delivered in the Great Yarmouth, Breckland or North Norfolk districts
  • Non-school applicants must meet Norfolk Community Foundation's general criteria: a governing document, a governing body of at least 3 unconnected people, a bank account in the group's name with two unconnected signatories, annual accounts if operating over 12 months, and safeguarding and equal opportunities policies
  • Previous grantees may reapply once their existing grant is spent and reporting is complete (or will be before decisions)

What it funds

  • Creative STEM initiatives delivered to pupils in primary schools, secondary schools or colleges (up to and including Year 13) in Great Yarmouth, Breckland or North Norfolk that can show a sustained difference to pupils and make them more likely to continue in STEM education or employment
  • The Fund wants:
  • Projects that engage groups underrepresented in STEM
  • Continued support for student activities that have proven successful

May-round grants are for summer holiday or September-start projects; December-round grants for spring or summer term activities.

What it will not fund

  • Costs associated with normal delivery of the curriculum, e.g. equipment to use in lessons
  • Costs of a school's core funding, such as teacher salaries

How to apply

  1. Stage 1: Complete the online Expression of Interest describing your idea and how it fits the Fund's objectives
  2. Stage 2: The panel reviews EOIs and sends invited applicants a full application form to complete

Rounds are considered in May and December; EOIs submitted after 14 September 2026 will be considered for the spring 2027 round.

Grants must start being spent within three months of receipt (or in the following autumn term for May awards), and grantees keep a photo diary of stories and pictures.

Talk to Gemma Rivett, Programmes Advisor, on 01603 623958 before applying if unsure.

Have ready

  • Recent bank statement (non-schools: dated within the last three months)
  • Safeguarding policies/procedures
  • Quotes, estimates or other evidence of costs (where the request includes capital costs or training/external services)
  • Constitution or governing document (non-schools)
  • Most recent annual accounts, or current financial statement if operating under 1 year (non-schools)
  • Equal opportunities policy or statement (non-schools)

Listed on the EOI form; NCF may already hold some documents if you applied recently.

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