The British Science Festival takes place in Southampton from 16 to 20 September 2026. Community groups are invited to apply for some Community Grants. Deadline for applications is Tuesday 5 May

More on this from the Public & Community Engagement (PCE) Hub, University of Southampton:

“We have some exciting news for local community groups and organisations in the city of Southampton.

The British Science Association is inviting community groups in the city of Southampton to apply for £1000 to run activities that explore the science of everyday life.

From health to sustainability, the cost of living crisis to housing and beyond, there is science in all aspect of our lives. As part of the British Science Festival, which will take place in Southampton from the 16-20 September 2026, this grant scheme aims to empower community groups and organisations that are traditionally underrepresented in science to connect with new ideas and skills. Activities can take place anytime from August through to November.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 5th May at 5pm.

Please join the webinar on 14th April at 1pm to learn more about the grants scheme and ask any questions you may have. To sign up, please complete this short online form:

How to apply: https://britishsciencefestival.org/community-grants/

What type of activity could you run?

This grant scheme aims to empower and support community groups in Southampton to run activities that demonstrate the relevance of science to the lives of their audiences. We recognise the expertise of community leaders in working with their local audiences. We want to hear what activities you think would work best for engaging your audiences with science.

We encourage you to consider the issues that are impacting your community on a daily basis and how science might relate to these topics. For example, you could explore health, the cost of living, nutrition, recycling or sustainability. You might consider simple messages that audiences can take away to make small but impactful changes to the way they think, feel or do things or engage with their local environment day to day.

Find out more and apply: