This combined scheme is designed to streamline the application process, promote partnership working and strengthen how successful interventions are measured.
The Engineering Education Grant Scheme (EEGS) aims to engage young people aged 5-19 in learning about engineering and to develop the professional skills of those involved in supporting STEM learning and careers awareness. The EEGS also supports projects that improve wider engineering literacy.
Any organisation capable of developing and delivering UK-based educational activities is eligible to apply, including schools, IET or IMechE members and STEM organisations.
There are two levels of funding available. Awards of up to £5,000 (inclusive of any applicable VAT) are available for standard applications to the fund, and up-to-four awards of £15,000 are available each year. Applications for funding must be endorsed by an authorised representative of the IET or IMechE, get in touch for contact details.
The Spring 2015 funding round runs from 2 February 2015 – 3 March 2015 for projects taking place May 2015 to April 2016. Decisions will be announced 24 April 2015. To learn more visit the IET website.
