BlueSpark Foundation funding is for relatively small-scale projects, which might not happen at all or would only happen on a lesser scale without the support of BlueSpark.  The Foundation aims to help children and young people reach their full potential by supporting projects that have the following objectives:

·         Encouraging independence.

·         Developing team working skills.

·         Developing self-confidence.

·         Promoting creativity and individuality.

·         Encouraging aspiration.

·         Enhancing educational achievement.

·         Widening educational horizons.

Grants of up to £5,000 are available.  Awarded grants must constitute a significant proportion of the costs of the project rather than being marginally incremental to its funding.  Schools, community groups, clubs, societies and other not-for-profit organisations based and working in England can apply, as can individuals.

Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed on a rolling basis at approximately eight-week intervals.

Full details can be found here.