# Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026B (Grant)

- Funder: UK Research and Innovation, 	Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/uk-research-and-innovation-science-and-technology-facilities-council)
- Status: Open
- Opens: 8 Oct 2026
- Next deadline: 10 Dec 2026, 16:00 GMT
- Award: £5,000 – £20k
- Where: Not specified
- Who can apply: Charity / VCSE, Other public body, School / college, University / research org, Business (SME / sole trader), Large company
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment
- Source: GOV.UK Find a grant (https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/public-engagement-spark-awards-2026b-grant-1)
- Apply: https://funding-service.ukri.org/OPP1440/apply/1477
- Last verified: 2026-10-10T10:37:00.591Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/3d4b0b69-1a50-439c-8106-a0196e09cc5e

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).

Criteria, application steps and contacts are in the OpenGrant workspace (https://opengrant.co.uk/pricing) and on the funder's own site. Check the original source before applying.