CCDC Engagement Grants to create STEM Outreach Resources and Activities

As part of their mission to advance structural science for the public benefit, they support education in the chemical sciences. Through the CCDC Engagement Grants, launched in 2022, they aim to enable more people to create engaging resources for the next generation of scientists.

Funding Information

• You can apply for up to £2,500 per activity. However, they aim to fund multiple impactful projects and may not be able to accommodate your full request.
• They will ask in the application if you are receiving funding from other sources for the project you have submitted.

Eligible Expenses

• In your application you must provide a breakdown of the expenses you require. They would expect your breakdown to include, but not be limited to:
  • Licensing for software to create the activity.
  • Materials and props.
  • External consultants and professional services.

Eligible Activities 

• Activities must:
  • Engage or inspire those not currently involved in STEM, including children, those undecided about what to study, or the general public.
  • Be about crystal structures, crystallography, or structural science.
  • A range of formats are accepted, including:
  • Video
  • Social media content
  • Handouts for the classroom
  • Posters or infographics
  • PowerPoint or other presentation slides
  • Games or videogames
  • Apps or webpages
  • Science festival or science fair activity
  • Any other accessible format with clear instructions, so others can re-use it
• Activities do not need to be in English.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be 18 years old or over.
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds and situations are encouraged to apply.
• You do not need to have prior experience in creating educational or outreach resources.
• Applicants can apply more than once, for separate activity ideas.

For more information, visit CCDC.