Overview
Primary and secondary schools across the UK can apply for funding to support practical science activities and enrichment.
Grants are provided by the Armourers & Brasiers’ Gauntlet Trust, a UK charity that supports science and materials science education.
What funding is available?
Primary schools: up to £600
Secondary schools: up to £1,000
What can the funding be used for?
Grants can support a range of science-related activities, including:
Purchasing equipment
Delivering science enrichment projects
Taking part in science events and competitions
Key dates
Applications open: 1 June 2026
Deadline: 31 July 2026 (11pm)
Funding awarded by: 4 September 2026
Applications typically open annually during this period.
Additional opportunities
The Trust also supports initiatives such as access to specialist equipment (e.g. a scanning electron microscope loan scheme), helping schools provide more advanced scientific experiences.