Funding
Don’t let a lack of funds stop you from taking part in Maths Week Scotland. Apply for financial help through our Grants Fund.
The Maths Week Scotland Grants Fund is back offering grants of between £2,000 - £5,000 to support organisations, partnerships and charities to develop in-person events or digital activities for Maths Week Scotland 2024.
While it is preferred that activities take place during Maths Week Scotland (23 - 29 September 2024), this is not set in stone but it is a requirement that all projects be completed by 31st December 2024.
The final deadline for submission is 17:00 on Monday 10 June 2024.
Applications received will be reviewed and advised of outcome by Monday 24 June 2024.
Download the application form and guidance document below. Please contact a.brien@nms.ac.uk to apply.
Under new Scottish Government legislation, all successful grantees will be required to comply with the Fair Work First policy. Guidance for this can be downloaded below, and successful grantees will be sent the relevant paperwork to complete.
Previous Successful Applicants
Take a look at some examples of the previous projects supported by funding, for inspiration!
Aberdeen Science Centre
- Interactive workshops for schools and visitor groups
Glasgow Science Centre
- Hands-on community art workshops focusing on Tangram, Rangoli & Fibonacci
University of Strathclyde
- One-day inter-authority maths conference: ‘Beauty & Relevance of Maths’
University of Edinburgh
- 'Geometry, Art & Mind' interactive exhibit
STEM Ambassadors in Scotland
- Funding used to create webpage and resource booklet for teachers
Learning Links Scotland
- Training workshops for maths practitioners
Professional Learning Academy
- Boomwhacker training session for maths practitioners
Dumfries and Galloway Council
- Maths Fun Roadshow for schools & town trails in 12 towns across the region
Scottish Maritime Museum
- Free school visits for primary schools & weekend of family workshops
Glencoe Folk Museum
- New meteorological school loan box
Gairloch Museum
- Escape Room challenge for schools
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
- ‘Maths Attack’ family workshops and maths trail
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
- Weekend of family friendly weaving activities
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