Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious grants: can it pay for a STEM workshop?

Short answer

Cannot pay for a workshop

Dates not confirmedNo open round confirmed. Check the funder's page for dates.

This is funding for public engagement projects that must be free to access, not a way for a school to pay a provider for a curriculum workshop.

Checked on the funder's website on 7 October 2026. View the funder's page (raeng.org.uk)

Key facts

What it is: A grant of £3,000 to £30,000 for public engagement projects about engineering. Funded activities must be free to access and delivery cannot start until after 1 May 2027. The funder says the scheme opens again in July 2027.
Next round: The funder says the scheme opens again in July 2027.
Amount: £3,000 to £30,000
Who can apply: School, Charity, OtherSchools, universities, colleges, youth charities, engagement professionals, arts organisations and SME engineers can all apply; Hyett could supply content and learning objectives to support a bid, but the school or its named partner must submit the application, and the activity itself must be free to attend.
Phases: Primary, Secondary, Post-16
Where: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Funder: Royal Academy of Engineering

Closing soonPossibly, with conditions

Amount: £350 grant money plus a voucher covering up to £350 of CREST Award fees (an 'Engage Simply CREST' option also exists, offering the free CREST Award voucher only, with no cash grant)
Deadline: Closes 20 October 2026 at 17:00 (12 days left)

The funder has updated this page since our last check. We are re-checking the details; confirm with the funder before applying.

Closing soonPossibly, with conditions

Open all yearPossibly, with conditions