Grants are now open for National Science Week in the ACT. The local coordinating committee are looking for fun and engaging events to be delivered in person, online or in a hybrid style. Grants are available for $2000, or up to $5000 if you are targeting an under-represented audience such as disadvantaged youth, Aboriginal and/or…
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Grants in New South Wales for 2022
Expressions of interest are invited from NSW-based event providers to deliver innovative live, online and hybrid events and activities that can be delivered as part of National Science Week that this year will run from 13 – 21 August 2022. The purpose of this funding is to connect community members with science and technology, including…
Victorian Seed Grants for 2022
The Victorian National Science Week Coordinating Committee invite libraries, community organisations and individuals to apply for seed funding to run a public event, activity or program during National Science Week in 2022. Grants are up to $1000 each. Public Library Services may apply for multiple grants, provided separate grant applications are submitted, and the applications…
NT Grants for National Science Week in 2022
Inspiring and innovative science projects fit for all ages are being sought from the Northern Territory community for National Science Week in 2022. National Science Week will run from 13 – 21 August across the NT, bringing a wide range of science activities to children and adults in the Territory. In 2022 National Science Week…
Grants Available for National Science Week Events in 2022
The grant round for National Science Week 2022 is open for applications until 5.00pm AEDT Thursday 21 October 2021. Grants between $2000 – $20,000 will be awarded and can support in-person events as well as online activities if they include two-way participation or involvement. There is a total grant pool of $500,000 available. The independent…
Postponed Events in the ACT
Calling all Ken Behrens! Having somewhat recovered from the ‘excitement’ of a territory-wide lockdown being announced right as the official launch for National Science Week kicked off, we are excited to share many of the postponed events coming up in the ACT. Many event-holders have adapted their events to take place online. Events that are…
That’s a Wrap for National Science Week 2021!
As they say, all good things must come to an end. National Science Week 2021 officially* came to a close on Sunday, rounding out an action-packed 9 days of science fun which included an incredible 1664 registered events taking place across the country. *We say officially, because despite the formal end date of August 22,…
DIY Science: Chocolate Rocks
What you need: chocolate melts* (milk and white) 3 microwave safe containers and a microwave metal spoon, toothpick, sharp knife, chopping board *melts are made from compound chocolate, not real chocolate. Real chocolate can be used for this activity but it may not set as well as it needs to be ‘tempered’ in order to…
What’s on for the final weekend of National Science Week?
It’s hard to believe we already find ourselves on the home stretch of National Science Week 2021 🙁 But before we officially sign off for another year, we still have one more weekend which is jam-packed with incredible science-based content for you to enjoy, so make sure you dig in! Wherever you are around the…
DIY Science: Bouncy Eggs
What you need: 6 eggs and a container large enough to hold the eggs (with a lid or plastic film to cover the container) white vinegar, 2 litres 5 cups food colouring in 4 colours What to do: This activity will take 3 days to complete. It is messy and best done near a sink….