Bishop Fox's Educational Fund
Grant Scheme

Are you between 11 & 24 years old?
Do you need financial help to achieve your goals?
Do you live or go to school* in the former Borough of Taunton Deane?
*or university students with local connections.
Each year we awarded up to £200,000 to individuals, schools and colleges* and other organisations. 

The next application window for 'Grants for Individuals' and 'Grants for Schools and Organisations' is:
Open: Now
Closing date:  Mon 15th June 2026 - decisions mid July 2026

Future closing dates: 
Mon 14th Sept 2026 - decisions mid Oct 2026
Mon 7th Dec 2026 - decisions late Jan 2027

Please note: It can take up to 10 weeks between application closing dates and receipt of grant payments. Please factor this in when deciding when to apply. 

Schools and Colleges* 
Bishop Fox’s School
The Castle School
Pyrland School 
Selworthy School
Taunton Deane Partnership College 
Monkton Wood Academy
Court Fields School
Kingsmead Academy
Richard Huish College 
Taunton College

Welcome

The Bishop Fox's Educational Fund is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for young people in the Taunton area of Somerset, through the provision of grants to individuals, schools, colleges, and groups, supporting young people.