SCHOOLS have the chance to receive a share of Devon County Council’s latest round of Enterprise in Schools Grant funding.

State-funded primary schools and special schools are being invited to apply for the funding which aims to support new education projects that encourage enterprise and innovation for pupils and staff.

Projects should also establish connections with the local business community.

Grants of between £2,000 and £4,000 are available through a competitive bidding process and online applications must be received by July 22.

Cllr Andrew Leadbetter, cabinet member for economy and growth, said: ‘We’re looking for applications which get pupils and staff involved in entrepreneurship. It’s an extremely valuable lesson for pupils to learn skills which they can apply to business and employment later in life, once they’ve finished their education.’

For more information go to new.devon.gov.uk/economy/business-support/enterprise-in-schools-grant