In the last couple of years, the AGS have generated a surplus. To ensure this surplus is used, we created ‘The AGS Development Fund’, for the exclusive use of industry initiatives. This fund will be augmented annually and drawn down as required to fund projects which will benefit our members and industry. A steering committee has been established from across the AGS working groups and this committee will manage and allocate funding, following approvals from the Executive Committee.

To date, funding has been allocated to the AGS Early Career Video, revision of the Blue Book (Effective Site Investigation), AGS soakaway project and participation in the Geoprofessional Business Association Conference.

We are reaching out to our membership for ideas and proposals for projects. If you have a potential project, or would like to see something researched / funded, please contact the AGS by e-mailing ags@ags.org.uk, with details for the steering group to consider.

Applications will be considered every 6 months in January and July. The next deadline for applications is 4th July 2025.