Don’t let a lack of funds stop you from taking part in Maths Week Scotland. Apply for financial help through our Grants Fund.
Don't let a lack of funding hold you back from getting involved in Maths Week Scotland 2024! Got a great idea and need a boost to get started? We're able to support projects big and small to create a Maths Week Scotland with something for everyone.
We have two different funding opportunities available for Maths Week Scotland 2024 depending on the size of your project: Large Grants Fund and Small Grants Fund,
Large Grants Fund
The Maths Week Scotland Large Grants Fund is back offering grants of between £2,000 - £5,000 to support organisations, partnerships and charities to develop in-person events or digital activities for Maths Week Scotland 2025.
While it is preferred that activities take place during Maths Week Scotland (22 - 28 September 2025), this is not set in stone but it is a requirement that all projects be completed by 31 December 2025.
The final deadline for submission is 17:00 on Monday 2 June 2025.
Applications received will be reviewed and advised of outcome by Thursday 19 June 2025.
Download the application form and guidance document below. Please contact mathsweekscot@nms.ac.uk to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: Under new Scottish Government legislation, all successful grantees will be required to comply with the Fair Work First policy. If you do not comply, a grant cannot be awarded to you. Guidance for this can also be downloaded below, and successful grantees will be sent the relevant paperwork to complete.
The Fund provides awards of either exactly £250 or £500 and is open to organisations, partnerships and individuals that require support to participate in, or to lead the development of activity for, Maths Week Scotland 2025 at local, regional and national level including: schools, early learning and childcare providers, local authorities, community and family learning providers, parent councils, colleges, universities and Third Sector organisations.
There will be two rounds of the Small Grants Fund this year:
Round 1: Opens 22nd April 2025, closes 5pm Thursday 15th May 2025
Round 2: Opens 15th August 2025, Closes 5pm Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Information on how to apply will be released nearer the time of each round opening.
Previous Successful Applicants
Take a look at some examples of the previous projects supported by funding, for inspiration!
Aberdeen Science Centre
Interactive workshops for schools and visitor groups
Glasgow Science Centre
Hands-on community art workshops focusing on Tangram, Rangoli & Fibonacci
University of Strathclyde
One-day inter-authority maths conference: ‘Beauty & Relevance of Maths’
University of Edinburgh
'Geometry, Art & Mind' interactive exhibit
STEM Ambassadors in Scotland
Funding used to create webpage and resource booklet for teachers
Learning Links Scotland
Training workshops for maths practitioners
Professional Learning Academy
Boomwhacker training session for maths practitioners
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Maths Fun Roadshow for schools & town trails in 12 towns across the region
Scottish Maritime Museum
Free school visits for primary schools & weekend of family workshops
To celebrate World Book Day, we’re thrilled to welcome back award-winning Glasgow-based author Maisie Chan. Last year, Maisie joined our Maths Tales programme to discuss her novel Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths and answer questions from enthusiastic pupils. We’ve followed up with Maisie for an exclusive interview, perfect for those who missed the session or had more burning questions.
