Primary, secondary schools and FE colleges as well as youth groups in the UK and Germany are able to apply for funding support through the UK – German Challenge Fund. This aim of the fund to develop curricular and extra-curricular projects between UK and German schools and youth groups that encourage young people to pick a topic or subject of their choice and explore it in an international context. Grants provided through the UK-German Challenge Fund cover project costs, joint activities and reciprocal partner visits. The total amount of grant provided will be judged on a case-by-case basis, depending on the size, circumstances and numbers involved in the individual projects. The Challenge Fund provides grants of normally 50% towards the overall costs; in exceptional circumstances, the grant can cover up to a maximum of 75% of the total costs. Grants are available for both large and small projects and the amount can be to anything up to, but will not exceed £5,000.

The next closing date for applications is the 31st October 2010. For more information visit: http://www.ukgermanconnection.org/microsites/?location_id=216