Grant to enable Froebel-trained educators in the UK to develop their practice through professional inquiry.
We're delighted to be launching our new PIPT grant as a next step for Froebelian trained early years professionals to research and develop their practice.
Professional Inquiry for Practice Transformation (PIPT) Grants
The new Professional Inquiry for Practice Transformation grant enables early years professionals to research and develop an aspect of their practice based on Froebelian Principles over an academic year. The focus for applications this year (2026-7) is the Froebelian Principle ‘relationships matter.’ As well as financial support each successful project will be supported by a research mentor and will be part of an online community of research and practice.
Apply by 4pm on 20 March 2026
How much can I receive?
Who can apply?
How do I apply?
Toolkit to Help you Develop your Project
Guidance for Applicants - Professional Inquiry for Practice Transformation Grants 2026 7
Project Planning Template for PIPT 2026 7
Professional Inquiry for Practice Transformation Ethics form
Further Resources
A Beginner's Guide to Practitioner Inquiry in the Early Years was created by Froebelian Futures and more resources and examples of projects can be found on their website, which is hosted by the University of Edinburgh.
Reflection with Guidance Froebelian Tool for Developing Practice and Transformations can be seen in full with additional resources on the website of The Froebel Partnership who created the tool.
If you have any queries about our grants or the application process please email Mariana Macias Marquez: office@froebeltrust.org.uk
Apply by 4pm on 20 March 2026.
Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion
The Froebel Trust’s aim is to ensure that the funding and grants we offer are distributed fairly. We are committed to equality of opportunity, which means that we need to be mindful of barriers which may inhibit some people’s involvement; and to find ways to open up avenues for inclusion on an equitable basis. We are committed to increasing the inclusiveness of our grant-making processes, with the aim of achieving greater diversity in our applicants (including the schools, early years settings, organisations and universities which receive our funding).
All applicants that meet our funding criteria will be sent a link to our Equality Monitoring Survey. This helps us to understand how well we are reaching different groups of people. Answers are anonymous and participation is voluntary. Take a look at our Froebel Trust Charter for Inclusive Practice.
We publish our annual accounts detailing our charity's structure, activities, income and spending and these can be found on the Charity Commission for England and Wales website. The Froebel Trust is a registered Charity No: 1145128. Registered as a Company limited by guarantee in England and Wales No: 07862112.
We particularly welcome applications to fund projects and educators working with children and families in areas of deprivation across the UK. Priority will be given to high-scoring grant applicants who have never received Froebel Trust funding before.
