Grants
OUR CHARITABLE MISSION
The Classical Association is a major provider of grants to classical projects in the UK. Our grants typically fund activities undertaken by schoolteachers, students, academics and organisations with the aims of:
- Increasing the sustainability and viability of classics as a discipline in UK schools and beyond.
- Supporting the teaching and learning of classical subjects and topics, primarily in UK schools, but also amongst the wider public.
- Increasing access to classics, widening participation and pursuing EDI objectives in UK classics.
Applications for sums up to a maximum of £4,999 should be submitted for the consideration of the Small Grants Committee ahead of the following deadlines: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, 1 December. Please apply for a deadline at least three months ahead of your proposed event, and note that it can take around a month for decisions to be reached. Applicants may not submit more than one application for consideration in each round.
Applications for major grants of £5,000 and over are considered twice a year, following the 1 March and 1 September deadlines.
Please note that applications should demonstrate a clear and strong link to the study of and/or engagement with Ancient Greece and Rome.
AVAILABLE GRANTS
Schools Grants
GRANT: Funding of up to £500 We have a long tradition of supporting the study of classical topics in UK schools and colleges, by funding activities which promote engagement with the ancient world. UK...
Outreach Grants
GRANT: Funding of up to £750 The CA supports a wide range of outreach events to promote the public awareness of classical topics. Activities might include: The CA may agree to fund travel...
Branch Grants
Considered at the end of each month, please allow time for funds.
GRANT: Funding usually between £200-£1,000 The CA is proud to support the work of our local branches and we offer generous start up grants, support for speakers’ travel and accommodation expenses, and funding...
Summer School Grants
GRANT: Funding of up to £2,500 The CA supports a number of summer school bursary schemes enabling people who would not otherwise be able to do so to attend extra-mural courses in Greek,...
Conference Grants
Considered twice annually following the 1 March and 1 December deadlines. GRANT: Funding of up to £400 UK-based conference organisers who are members of the Classical Association can apply for funding towards the provision...
Major projects
Considered twice annually following 1st March and 1 Sept deadlines
GRANT: Funding of £5,000 and over The CA provides funding for a small number of major projects, considered to be of fundamental benefit to the discipline. Successful applications are typically for projects that...
Other Initiatives
The CA has also helped to fund projects that lie outside these categories, such as the production of classics-themed classroom resources for teachers of other subjects and videos to promote the study of classics...
HOW TO APPLY
Please note that all awards are paid in sterling to a UK institutional account and are subject to a satisfactory post-completion report.
Visit our Getting Started page for further details of how to apply.
WHAT THE CA DOES NOT FUND
We do not normally make grants which:
- have the effect of increasing a recipient's reserves (or are a substitute for using such reserves);
- appear to be primarily intended to fund one or more particular posts;
- fund research projects and research expenses;
- fund any programme of study (including postgraduate degrees);
- fund the production budgets of plays or books (but affiliated outreach initiatives may be eligible);
- fund the purchase of textbooks;
- fund subsistence, entertainment or travel costs for individuals;*
- fund trips outside the UK;
- fall within the scope of funding of Classics for All, the Hellenic Society or the Roman Society.
* with the exception of transport costs for visiting speakers at schools or outreach events (in these cases, please note that travel claims are dealt with directly by event organisers and not by the CA). CA Branches can apply for support for their speakers' accommodation and transport costs. Please note that, in line with its environmental policy, the CA does not normally cover the cost of air travel.
Please note, too, that the CA does not fund retrospective bids.
