STFC are pleased to announce the following Public Engagement funding schemes for projects that aim to engage and inspire a wider audience with STFC Science and Technology, including work done at its world-leading facilities.

Small Awards Scheme – offers up to £10,000 for small, local or ‘pilot’ public engagement projects.
Closing date for Autumn 2013 Round applications – 10 October 2013 at 16:00
For further details please go to http://www.stfc.ac.uk/1838.aspx

Large Awards Scheme – funding for Public Engagement projects that will have a significant regional or national impact. Up to £100,000 (£125,000 fEC) can be applied for. This is a 2-stage process with short-listing in December.
Closing date for 2013 Round Stage 1 applications – 07 November 2013 at 16:00
For further details please go to http://www.stfc.ac.uk/1839.aspx

Please note that both of these schemes are operated through the RCUK Je-S system. All applications must be submitted via this system. E mailed or hard copy applications will not be accepted. For full details on how to submit an application please click on the relevant links above or contact Chris Woolford in the STFC Public Engagement team – chris.woolford@stfc.ac.uk – 01793 442098