How to apply for a CABE education grant

The current round of CABE's education grants is now closed for applications. Successful applicants will be notified by Tuesday 1 December and details of winning projects will appear on these pages shortly.

Who can apply for a grant?

All teachers in England that work in the 5-19 age range can apply for a CABE education grant.

What are the grants for?

CABE education grants can be used to:

• fully fund a project
• part-fund a project that has additional guaranteed funding (you must make clear where this is from in your application)
• fund projects that are being run in partnership with other schools or organisations (only if you are the lead partner).

The grant can be used to pay for project resources and materials, the costs of other providers such as architects or artists, travel, supply cover or other equipment specifically to aid the delivery of the project. You will need to submit a budget that explains in as much detail as possible how you intend to spend the money.

Which projects are eligible for grants?

CABE education grants promote educational projects that explore architecture and the design and use of buildings and public spaces in an imaginative way. These could be linked to any curriculum subject(s) where you can demonstrate relevance to the categories below. Out-of-school-hours projects that are not specifically curriculum related may also be funded, as long as they relate to broader educational and participatory aims.

Applications must be submitted under one of the following five categories:

1. Sustaining our cities and buildings
   Projects that engage young people in thinking about how buildings and places can be adapted and better designed to reduce their negative impact on the planet.
2. Transforming school environments 
   Projects that take advantage of a new school build, refurbishment or school grounds project to help pupils to think about good design and participate in changes to their school environment.
3. Learning about local places
   Projects that use the rich source of learning opportunities right on our doorstep through visits, on-site explorations and creative work.
4. Participating in community projects
   Projects that make the most of wider learning opportunities and extend young people’s voice and presence in their community.
5. Engaging with the design process
   Projects which transform pupils understanding of the design process and opens their eyes to new ways of looking, thinking and doing.

How are the winners selected?

CABE education grants are awarded through a competitive process. Your application needs to be very clear and provide an accurate picture of what the pupils will be involved in and what you plan to achieve.

Applications will be judged on:

• educational value
• impact
• best practice.

What makes a good application?

Download a sample application from Dr Thomlinson Middle School, one of last year's winners. This can help you understand how to complete the application form correctly – although we are not looking for replica projects! You can also look at the list of last year's winners.

How do I apply for a grant?

The current round of CABE's education grants is now closed for applications.