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IOP, IET and STFC School Grants Scheme: can it pay for a STEM workshop?

Possibly, with conditions

The IOP's published application form lists workshop provision as an eligible project type, but we could not re-check the current scheme page, so confirm the current rules with the IOP before building a bid around a workshop. The school applies itself.

Funder
Institute of Physics, with the IET and STFC
Amount
up to £600
Who can apply
SchoolThe school, college or home-school group applies itself. Hyett can supply workshop details, learning objectives and curriculum links to support the bid, but cannot apply on the school's behalf.
Phases
Primary, Secondary, Post-16
Where
England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Status and deadline
Dates not confirmed. No open round confirmed. Check the funder's page for dates.
Next round
The scheme has three deadlines each academic year. Check the IOP's School Grants Scheme page for the next date.

How to use it for a workshop

Complete the application yourself, choosing workshop provision as the project type, and ask us for a project description, learning objectives and curriculum links to strengthen the bid. £600 covers part of a workshop day, so it reads best as a contribution within a wider pupil project.

Matching workshops

We could not automatically re-check the funder's page. Last confirmed on 26 September 2026. Confirm with the funder before applying. View the funder's page

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Who can apply
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Checked on the funder's website on 26 September 2026.

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