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Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A

Apply for funding to engage the public with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supported science. Applicant organisations must: • be UK-based • produce annual accounts certified by an accountant Proposals must include an appropriate STFC subject-matter expert (SME).

Published opportunity

Funding: From £5,000 to £20,000
Location: National
Deadline: 25 August 2026, 4:00 PM
Provider: GOV.UK

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Published criteria

Who this opportunity is for.

Who can apply: Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector
Funding organisation: UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Location: National
Opens: 4 June 2026, 9:00 AM
Closes: 25 August 2026, 4:00 PM
Requirement: Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector

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