The Classical Association supports the study and public understanding of the ancient world, with a strong emphasis on widening access to Classics in UK schools, colleges, and community settings. It tends to fund practical, hands-on activities such as school visits, Roman/Greek days, theatre and workshop outreach, trips, competitions, and bursaries that help people who could not otherwise attend summer schools. It also makes selective larger grants for sector-wide projects, conference support, and initiatives that strengthen Classics teaching and engagement across the UK.
Mix of small, frequent grants for outreach and schools work, plus occasional larger discretionary awards for major projects. Small grants are typically capped at a few hundred pounds and reviewed quarterly or monthly depending on the program, while major projects can receive £5,000+ and are considered twice yearly. Most funding appears UK-only and program-specific, with applications tied to set deadlines or ad hoc discretionary calls.
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Match your request closely to the relevant program: schools and outreach grants are for UK state-maintained schools/colleges and public-facing Classics activities, while conference and major project grants have separate eligibility and deadline cycles. Apply well in advance for small grants, as some require submission at least three months before the event, and note that major projects and some discretionary awards are considered only at specific times or on an ad hoc basis.
Current and upcoming funding from The Classical Association that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For Classical Association branches and related branch activity; note that support for speakers’ accommodation and transport is available and air travel is not normally covered.
Deadline: End of each month
Who can apply: Supports summer school bursary schemes for extra-mural courses in Greek, Latin and related subjects; applications should have a clear and strong link to Ancient Greece and Rome.
Deadline: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, 1 December
Who can apply: Supports study of classical topics in UK schools and colleges; applications should have a clear and strong link to Ancient Greece and Rome.
Deadline: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, 1 December
Who can apply: Supports outreach events with a clear link to the study of and/or engagement with Ancient Greece and Rome.
Deadline: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, 1 December
Who can apply: For projects of fundamental benefit to the discipline with a clear and strong link to Ancient Greece and Rome; typically projects rather than research expenses or study programmes.
Deadline: 1 March and 1 September
Who can apply: Projects must show fundamental benefit to the discipline and a clear link to Ancient Greece and Rome; awards paid to UK institutional account.
Deadline: Considered twice annually following 1 March and 1 September deadlines.
Who can apply: UK-based conference organisers must be members of the Classical Association; applications must have a clear and strong link to Classical studies and/or engagement with Ancient Greece and Rome.
Deadline: 1 March and 1 December
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