Closing date for applications is 1 October 2010
Taken from the UK Space Agency:
A key goal in the current UK space strategy is to increase awareness among the general public of the UK's space programme and of the role that space plays in everyday life. We also believe that space has an important role to play in inspiring and educating the next generation.
Many groups, societies and individuals across the UK share this ambition and can help us explain the importance of space. To this end, the UK Space Agency is launching its 'Space for All' community sponsorship award scheme. This is a competitive process which offers small grants (up to a maximum of £5000 for each award) to groups ready to present the UK's space programme and stimulate the use of space in inspiration and learning.
Projects may be targeted at specific audiences and may include:
- delivery of curriculum enrichment activities;
- delivery of activities to promote careers in the space sector;
- preparation of plans for long term projects;
- development of web or social media outreach content.
Applications will be judged by a panel led by the Agency and supported by representatives of the UK space community. Judging criteria will include the quality and practicality of the proposals, the size of the audience that will be reached, and the extent of alignment with the UK’s civil space strategy. A preference will be given to projects that will reach an audience hitherto unaware of the UK's space programme.
We anticipate the following schedule:
- Opening of award scheme - 5 August 2010
- Deadline for proposals to be received - 1 October 2010
- Decisions communicated to proposers - 5 November 2010
- Projects to be completed - 31 March 2012
This call will have a total budget of £35,000 and will be the only call for the financial year 2010/11.
To apply for an award you must:
Upon completion of the project, you must complete a final report form. For further information see our frequently asked questions.