As a charity the Field Studies Council aims to get people learning outdoors and remove potential barriers to learning. 

That’s why we offer grants to schools to help everyone access the benefits of environmental education. Over 10 years, we’ve given nearly half a million pounds to hundreds of schools

Field Studies Council Grants for Schools

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Field Studies Partner Funding Programmes

Defra funded course opportunity

We are thrilled to be able to offer a number of fully funded two-night residentials and day courses for eligible schools. Funded by Defra, the courses focus on learning in England’s protected landscapes as part of their ongoing support of access to nature. Eligibility criteria:

  • The school must have 30% or higher pupil premium, or be located in an IMD 1-3 area  
    (check your postcode). 
  • The school must be in England
  • The course/s must take place before 31 March 2025.

If your school meets the criteria please find full details and apply here

London Parks funded opportunities

Our partner The Royal Parks has received generous funding from the Royal Parks Foundation USA, enabling them to offer a limited number of bursaries for eligible London schools who would otherwise be unable to visit.

The Greenwich Park Revealed project offers subsidised school sessions thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Community Fund.


What else does Field Studies Council offer? 

We believe in the benefits of environment education which can be accessed through our wide ranging courses and experiences, and wildlife guides.

Find out more here