The Froebel Trust Research Grant Program 2026

📖 About The Froebel Trust Research Grant Program

The Froebel Trust Open Call Research Grants scheme provides funding of up to £50,000 for a team or collaborative research partnership to develop new and robust knowledge about Froebelian education. This funded research is vital for the Trust to fulfil its charitable mission of enabling early childhood educators, advocating for young children and their families, and informing policymakers.

🎁 Benefits of The Froebel Trust Research Grant Program

• Maximum grant amount: £50,000

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants: Individual researchers or collaborative partnerships from any organisation or country.
• Lead organisation required: Grants are only paid to organisations, not individuals.
• Research scope: Original research directly related to early childhood education and Froebelian approaches (children from birth to eight years).
• Language and currency: Applications must be submitted in English, and budgets must be in GBP.

📝 Application Date and Process

1. All applications must be made via the online portal. You can save your application before it has been completed and continue at a later date. You will need to create a password to do this.
2. Ensure you have permission from your institution before submitting your completed application.
3. Late applications or those sent by email or post will not be accepted.

📅 Application Deadline

22 May, 2026

🔗 Application Portal

• View details of The Froebel Trust Research Grant Program.
• Apply for The Froebel Trust Research Grant Program.

This opportunity is ideal for researchers and organisations passionate about early childhood education and Froebelian approaches. Don't miss the chance to contribute to impactful research with generous funding!

• Maximum grant amount: £50,000