Small Project Funding

Small Project funding

What it is, who it is for and how to apply

ThinkHigher is offering grants of up to £1,500 per organisation to schools, sixth-form colleges and multi-academy trusts across Coventry and Warwickshire.

The funding will support collaborative projects for young people in Years 7–13.

Projects should:

Respond to an identified need or barrier.
Support participation, engagement or progression.
Focus on a clearly defined group of young people.
Involve at least one external partner.
Include the views of young people and relevant stakeholders.
Demonstrate how impact will be measured.

Funding can support one project or several smaller projects. It cannot be used for statutory activity or to duplicate existing funding.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are welcomed from:

Schools
Sixth-form colleges
Multi-academy trusts
Other eligible education organisations working with young people in Years 7–13

Applicants can identify their own target cohort based on local needs.

Key Dates and Application

Project delivery period: January–March 2027
Evaluation deadline: Friday 4 June 2027
Application deadline: 5pm, Monday 26 October 2026

Apply Here: ThinkHigher Impact Hub Small Grants Funding Proposal – Fill in form

For further information, please contact Info@ThinkHigher.ac.uk.

What Happens After Applying?

The first step is to complete the online application form.

Successful applicants will then work with ThinkHigher to develop the project further, including:

A Theory of Change.

An evaluation plan.

Data-sharing arrangements.

Plans for monitoring and reporting impact.

A data-sharing agreement must be in place before funding can be released.