Grants and funding

We are the only grant maker in England to fund research and practice development that is exclusively concerned with early childhood education and care.

Our funded projects help to advance knowledge and understanding of Froebelian education and learning.

Funding for CPD & training

We offer bursaries and subsidised training opportunities for anyone interested in developing their understanding of a Froebelian approach to early childhood education.

Practice development & research grants

We offer grants to qualified Froebelian educators to support them in their work and to help them share their expertise with others.

Open call research grants

We fund high quality research which advances knowledge and understanding of Froebelian philosophy, principles and approaches in early childhood education and care.

Froebelian network grants

Small grants for grassroots organisations and networks which support and connect Froebelian educators working with babies and young children.

PhD bursaries

Froebel Trust PhD bursaries support students undertaking research with a Froebelian focus relating to young children’s learning.

Information for grant holders

Essential information and guidance for managing your grant. Your funded project is important to us. We want to learn from your project and make sure that others can learn from...

Reporting guidance for grant holders

We ask you to send us a final report at the end of your project so that we can share learning with others and let more people know about the difference your project has made.