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STEMPOINT Grant
STEMPOINT Grant scheme
We offer funding of up to £500 to fuel your vision. Our commitment extends to embracing diverse projects rooted in the East of England, provided they contribute to the advancement of STEM-related activities.
It is with this commitment for STEM enthusiasm that we proudly offer the STEMPOINT Grant scheme for the third consecutive year.
Over the past 2 years, we have collaborated with more than 20 educational institutions across the East of England, supporting them in the development of innovative STEM projects, creating inspiring garden spaces, and the exhilarating staging of robot competitions. These efforts have collectively impacted over 5,000 young minds, who have embraced the wonders of STEM.
Successful Schools of 2023
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Apply for a STEMPOINT Grant
Registrations for 2024 are now closed – please keep an eye on our socials for new dates.
As an educational charity we understand the challenges faced by educational institutions, from schools and colleges to youth groups, in igniting the flames of curiosity and passion for STEM subjects among their students. We know that schools, colleges and youth groups sometimes need a bit of financial help to get pupils inspired about STEM.
That’s why we’ve introduced our small grant scheme to help projects and initiatives get off the ground or for them to continue successfully. We will consider any project based in the East of England (Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Norfolk & Suffolk) that helps finance STEM-related activities.
This could be materials/resources, kits for a STEM Club, CREST or other STEM awards for young people aged 5 - 18.
In addition, your project should access STEM Ambassadors. If you’re a teacher, Career Lead, support staff or run a Youth Group (such as Brownies, Cubs, Guides or Scouts) and you’d like a financial boost to buy STEM equipment or pay for Awards, then you can apply for up to £500 in funding from us (see Terms & Conditions).
What you can get
Whether it involves acquiring materials, assembling kits for a thriving STEM Club, pursuing CREST accreditation, or other STEM accolades tailored for young individuals aged 5 to 18, your project will be considered for funding. You will have the opportunity to secure a financial catalyst of up to £500, empowering you to procure essential STEM equipment or embark on the creation of your very own stimulating STEM project.
You’ll need to give us estimated costs of your project, details of any other funding you receive (if any) and provide feedback and evaluation of the project, including pictures.
STEM Inspiring Careers
We look forward to witnessing the transformative impact your STEM initiatives will undoubtedly have on the aspiring minds of tomorrow, as we join forces to make STEM education an accessible reality for all.
Key dates announced soon
The next round of applications is currently under review for the 2024 period. Keep a watch for forthcoming details and updates.
Quotes
Seventeen pupils (from Year 3 to Year 6) from Great Yarmouth Primary Academy took on scientific challenges to obtain the CREST Superstar Award.
They completed eight 1-hour challenges in their after-school STEM Club with resources that were funded with a grant from STEMPOINT. These scientific activities included “A hole in my bucket”, “Bridge Blunder”, “Buy Them Try Them”, “Crafty Rafts”, “Fantastic Fingerprints”, “Investigating Inks”, “Racing Rockets” and “Super Spinners”.
Great Yarmouth Superstars
Claudia Remedio, the teacher who leads the STEM club, said that the ink investigation study was the clear favourite for her pupils (“they loved that”). This challenge involved using paper chromatography to show the different colours that can be separated out from different inks. The fingerprint and crafty raft activities were also popular with the children.
Claudia found that leading the CREST activities helped her to develop “knowledge and creativity”. She noted that at first her pupils were reliant on her for support, but as the club progressed “they became more independent and came up with new ideas.”
The school plans to continue the STEM Club and to give other teachers and pupils the opportunity to experience these scientific activities.
Crest Leader Claudia
We are waiting for the spring to start growing our seeds with the students. We've also got Guinea pigs now and a shed, so the polytunnel has really started a redevelopment of our quad area in the middle of our school. Thank you so much STEMPOINT!
Vicky
Our STEM club did not exist last year, and with your funding we have achieved an incredible amount in one year. This has had an enormous impact on the STEM club participants, but also on 100s of students across the school. I completed the online Starting STEM Club course which was brilliant, and we have achieved the STEM Bronze Award for our STEM Club.
Cimone
Teacher Quotes from St Alban’s RC High School STEM Club:
“The grant has made a real difference.”
“The STEM Club allows us to work outside of the curriculum.”