Precinct funding in QLD for National Science Week 2014

The Queensland Coordinating Committee has developed a funding round to support science focussed organisations to develop a ‘precinct’ based community engagement strategy during National Science Week. A precinct activity is defined as a hub of science engagement endeavour involving partnerships between multiple organisations, science providers, community organisations and the public. If you would like to…

National Science Week Seed Grants in Queensland

The Queensland National Science Week Co-ordinating Committee will award several grants of up to $2500 to develop and deliver new events, activities or programs for National Science Week. Eligibility The event must be held in National Science Week (16-24 August). Events that demonstrate a capacity to be repeated without financial support in future years are…

National Science Week Speaker Grants in Queensland

The Queensland National Science Week Co-ordinating Committee will award four grants of up to $1000 for organisations or individuals to hold events during National Science Week that feature a scientific speaker or speakers. Eligibility The event must be held during National Science Week (August 16-24). School-based activities are ineligible unless they can demonstrate significant community…

Grants now available for regional NSW

NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner has announced funding of $70 000 for the NSW Regional Science Grants program, increasing support to regional communities wishing to celebrate science through public programs and events. The program aims to sustain and extend the Network of NSW Regional Science Hubs, dynamic partnerships between community organisations and scientists who work together…

ACT seed grant recipients for National Science Week 2014

The ACT National Science Week Coordinating Committee is pleased to announce the following individuals and organisations have been successful in securing seed grants to stage events in and around Canberra during National Science Week 2014. 2XX (98.3FM): Future Cop Alzheimer’s Australia: Towards a World without Dementia – Prevention, Cure or Care? Australian Society for Parasitology…

Tasmanian Seed Grant Winners

Congratulations to the following successful National Science Week seed grant recipients  in Tasmania  – 2013  is yet another great year of science events and activities! Lynn Davies – Morris Miller Library, UTAS – “Do Fish Cross Roads”  exhibition – SEE IT NOW AT UTAS Kevin Redd and Emma Abbot – TMAGgots, Tasmanian Museum  and Art…