EdTech Innovation Fund
Managed by the Department for Education (DfE), the EdTech Innovation Fund aims to support projects that use technology to improve teaching and learning in schools.
Education Endowment Foundation (EEF)
EEF provides funding and resources to schools, particularly those serving disadvantaged communities, to improve educational outcomes. While not specifically for technology, some projects may involve technology integration.
Erasmus+ Funding (EU Programme)
The Erasmus+ program, funded by the European Union, supports international collaboration and can provide funding for projects that involve technology and innovation in education.
All Funding Sources
Awards for All (The National Lottery)
Awards for All is the smallest programme out of all those run by The National Lottery’s Community Fund. They offer £300–£10,000 in grants that go toward initiatives that benefit communities. School funding cases are encouraged to apply for funding for community-based projects i.e., a dyslexia outreach project or establishing an assistive tech library.
Bluespark Foundation
Bluespark Foundation are a charitable foundation that aim to help children reach their full potential by supporting their education and development. They acknowledge that often worthwhile school projects or improvements have the man hours and the willing to get off the ground, but not the funding or the resource.
Cash for Kids (Bauer Media/Hits Radio)
Cash for Kids is a grant stream run by Bauer Media Group a UK radio broadcaster and can be used for individual SEN funding cases. They award grants of between £1,000 – £3,000 to support individuals under 18 who are disabled or disadvantaged in any way. Grant eligibility is based on radio area coverage, so check out their online map before applying.
EdTech Innovation Fund
Managed by the Department for Education (DfE), the EdTech Innovation Fund aims to support projects that use technology to improve teaching and learning in schools.
Education Endowment Foundation (EEF)
EEF provides funding and resources to schools, particularly those serving disadvantaged communities, to improve educational outcomes. While not specifically for technology, some projects may involve technology integration.
Erasmus+ Funding (EU Programme)
The Erasmus+ program, funded by the European Union, supports international collaboration and can provide funding for projects that involve technology and innovation in education.
Innovation Fund - The Ogden Trust
The Ogden Trust offers an Innovation Fund that supports schools in delivering innovative projects, including those involving technology in science education.
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund is a grant making registered charity which was established primarily to aid the research into learning disability and to aid the care and relief of those affected by learning disability by making grants to voluntary organisations working in this field.
The Foyle Foundation Library Scheme
The Foyle Foundation are an independent grant-making trust. They offer grant schemes, but their Library Scheme in particular is pledged to schools that need to make improvements to their libraries. They typically awarded at £300 – £10,000.
The Janki Saye Foundation
The Janki Saye Foundation are a charitable foundation who’ll help you in buying assistive tech, and specifically mention C-Pen devices. You’ll need evidence of medical need to be considered, such as a letter of assessment from a medical professional, occupational therapist, or speech and language therapist. To apply, contact them for a grant application pack and give them a little context about your situation
The Leathersellers Charitable Fund
Grants for education, particularly for projects that support students with special needs and disabilities. The Leathersellers' Company provides funding to schools and organisations that need to purchase assistive technology for students with disabilities.
The Marshall and Viggars Charitable Trust
The Marshall and Viggars Charitable Trust is a grant-giving charity that offers awards of £500 – £1,000 to organisations who are looking to fund disability support, medical care, medical research and the care and protection of animals. Guidelines are available here.
The Percy Bilton Charity
Charities assisting disadvantaged youth, people with disabilities, people with mental health problems and older people may apply for grants towards furnishings and equipment (excluding office items).
Wolfson Foundation - Schools Programme
The Wolfson Foundation offers grants to support schools in purchasing equipment and technology, with a focus on science and technology resources.
We want to help. Our team is on hand to assist you with funding applications, queries, and searches for funding.
Email us at ukinfo@scanningpens.com to get the ball rolling and seek out some free advice.
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