Funding

The Maths Week Scotland Large 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 2023.

While it is preferred that activities take place during MWS 2023 (25/09-01/10), this requirement has been removed for this year. However, it is a requirement that projects be completed by February 12th, 2024.

The final deadline for submission is 17:00 on Wednesday 12 July 2023.

Applications received will be reviewed and advised of outcome by Wednesday 19 July 2023.

Download the application form and guidance document below. Please contact a.brien@nms.ac.uk to apply.

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