Grants
We support organisations running projects to maximise educational opportunity for children and young people
Funding is available for new or pilot projects. We do not fund existing programmes.
BFSS will fund between 25% to 100% of the total project costs, but will give preference to projects with some degree of matched funding.
Annual grant payments cannot exceed 50% of an organisation’s 3-year average income.
Main Fund
We award approximately £900,000 in new grants every year. Find out more about the Main Fund, which supports UK and International projects.
Subsidiary Trusts
The BFSS also offers a small number of specific grants for organisations and individuals through its Subsidiary Trusts.
Current grant holders
Find out about our reporting requirements, what to do if you need to redirect your resources and staff if circumstances change, as well as how and when you can apply for further funding.
BFSS does not usually fund:
Services which are available through the state-sponsored education system (including the Pupil Premium); existing projects, summer camps; bursaries or scholarships; expeditions, volunteering trips and conferences; international travel; projects where salaries, transport or running costs are the main expense.
How to apply
Initial applicants need to submit a short Stage 1 application. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to submit a Stage 2 proposal.
Stage 2 applications that are shortlisted will be reviewed by the Grants Committee which decides which applications are funded.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with the Grants Committee meeting on a regular basis throughout the year.