Public Engagement Grants
Public Engagement Grants support individuals and organisations delivering innovative outreach activities that share animal behaviour science with young people and the general public.
Funder: Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour
Due Dates: April 1, 2027 (April committee review) | October 1, 2027 (October committee review)
Funding Amounts: Up to £2,000; requests for less are encouraged
Summary: Supports innovative outreach activities communicating animal behaviour science to young people and the general public.
Key Information: Applicants must be within ASAB’s geographical area; applicants living in the Americas are ineligible.
Description
The Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) Public Engagement Grants support the organisation and delivery of innovative outreach activities for young people and/or the general public. Run by ASAB’s Education Committee, the programme funds activities that communicate the science of animal behaviour, including exhibition stands at science fairs, food festivals and community events, school visits, museum workshops, local talks and cake competitions.
The committee prioritises the quality, relevance and likely impact of proposed activities. Applications should identify the specific animal behaviours being communicated and explain the benefits of sharing that science with public audiences. The programme also supports wider sharing of newly developed, replicable activities through Activity Packs published on ASAB’s website.
