DUDGEON

The programme is targeted at encouraging pupils to go on and study STEM subjects in either Sixth Form or Technical College. The ambition is that this will provide a pathway into further education or employment areas which have STEM subjects as a core area.

Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm is passionate about inspiring the next generation. There is an understanding that curiosity for science and technology develops at an early age and to harness that spark, investment in education within the local communities in Norfolk is needed.

The grants offered by the Dudgeon Community Fund for its STEM Programme are available for non-fee paying schools or other organisations which are delivering the National Curriculum or government funded education. Activities that take place in curriculum/classroom time will not be eligible for funding.

Charities, constituted voluntary groups and other charitable organisations can make application for grant funding. The Community Fund will also consider supporting projects that are co-funded from other sources.

All applications for the award of a STEM Programme grant must be for a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) initiative which will be delivered to pupils aged 12-18 years in education in the Great Yarmouth, Breckland or North Norfolk districts of Norfolk. Equally, a project that could be eligible for support would be a group of teachers performing STEM training.

The Dudgeon Community Fund aims to kick-start projects which can demonstrate they will make a sustained difference for the target group. Support will initially be given for 1 year, with projects which achieve delivery success being able to apply for a further grant for the 2023/24 academic year.

Applicants should visit the Norfolk Community Foundation website https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/dudgeon-community-fund where they can find details of how to make an application.