Funding of up to £1,000 for grassroots organisations and networks which support and connect Froebelian educators working with babies and young children.
The Froebel Trust recognises the importance of educator-led networks. Each year we offer a small fund for established Froebelian networks.
The funding is intended to contribute towards the cost of networks' activities / projects that will advance and promote Froebelian education and learning.
To be eligible to apply for this fund, the aims and activity of an applicant’s network must be Froebelian – that is, inspired by the principles of Friedrich Froebel and / or Froebelian philosophy, history or practice.
Funding is limited each year and the Froebel Trust cannot guarantee to fund all applications received.
The maximum per network is £1,000 and not more than 20% of the total requested should be for resources or materials. Training costs are eligible but this fund does NOT support applicants for any of the Endorsed courses (Froebel Trust, University of Edinburgh or University of Roehampton courses), which the Froebel Trust subsidises separately.
Please note that the 2026/27 fund can only be used for activity starting (or entirely taking place) between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027. We cannot fund activity that has taken place before you apply or any costs associated with making an application to us.
The decision of the Froebel Trust will be final and non-negotiable.
