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The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) offers £5,000 to £20,000 to support activities that engage the public with STFC supported science, people, technology or facilities.

STFC are looking to support projects that do one or more of the following:

  • deliver high-quality public engagement activities in the areas supported by us
  • introduce STFC science and technology to new audiences
  • highlight the achievements of STFC science and technology
  • demonstrate the value to the UK of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
  • work with our public engagement and communication teams
  • help to deliver the aims of the STFC public engagement strategy

Spark awards encourage ‘novel approaches’ to engagement and audience. However, applications that use established engagement methods are welcomed.

Awards are available of between £5,000 and £20,000.

The duration of this award is between 12 and 36 months.

The deadline for applications is 4pm (UK time) on 24 April 2025.

Click here for full details and to apply