The Wolfson Foundation: Secondary Schools and Sixth Form Colleges
Funding has opened for secondary school and sixth form colleges to apply for a grant of up to £100,000. The second round of funding closes in May.
Eligible Organisations
The school or college must be state-funded, be rated at least ‘good’ by Ofsted, and be able to demonstrate an achieved level of excellence, or demonstrate they are making progress to achieving excellence.
If the applicant is a faith-based school, they must have a non-discriminatory entry policy and at least 10% must be of other denominations.
Suitable Projects
Grants are generally awarded for capital projects such as new builds, refurbishments, or technical equipment. The project should aim to achieve a higher quality of teaching space, a higher number of pupils taking the subject, and improved learning outcomes.
Application Process
Applicants are invited to apply online through a two-stage application process.
Important Dates
There are two funding rounds a year, 10th January and 10th June.
Funding Range
The typical project range is £2,000 – £100,000 for new build, refurbishment and technical equipment. For equipment projects, the usual range is £15,000 – £50,000.