UPDATE! Applications now closing 9 May. This year National Science Week in the ACT will be an online/in-person hybrid for COVID-19 safety and accessibility. The ACT Coordinating Committee are seeking applications for creative and engaging events, with all events requiring an online-only contingency plan in the event of a lockdown in August. To support National…
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The Future of Foods
Street Science celebrates National Science Week 2021 ‘Food: Different by Design’ this year with our action-packed stage show ‘The Future of Foods’, touring across Queensland in Semester Two. Join us for this gourmet event as we investigate what’s actually in the food we eat, and explore some of the delightful delicacies you might encounter in…
Grants available in Western Australia for 2021
Grants are now available from the Western Australia Coordinating Commitee for National Science Week to support events in the state. Small grants Up to $2500 (excl. GST) is available for organisations or community groups to run science activities, with a focus on regional and remote engagement. Proposed activities must: be held in August, preferably during…
2021 Unsung Hero Awards of South Australian Science
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Unsung Hero Awards of South Australian Science. The Unsung Hero Awards of South Australian Science are a joint initiative of National Science Week SA and the Australian Science Communicators SA (ASCSA), and are administered by National Science Week SA. There are two awards being offered: Unsung Hero of…
Community Grants for Events in SA 2021
UPDATE! Applications now closing on 14 May. The South Australian Community Grants are now open to help any individual, community group, organisation, business, industry, or university to celebrate National Science Week. Funding is available for both regional and metropolitan events and activities which assist in bringing science to an increasing number of South Australians. Applicants…
Queensland National Science Week Grants 2021
Update! Now closing 9 April. The Queensland National Science Week Coordinating Committee is offering grants of up to $5000 for activities delivered during or close to National Science Week 2021. The purpose of the grants is to increase community engagement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) based activities during National Science Week in Queensland….
2021 NSW National Science Week Grants
The NSW Executive Committee for National Science Week and Inspiring Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest from event providers to deliver innovative live, online and hybrid events and activities that can be delivered as part of Science Week from 14-22 August 2021. Applicants that meet the selection criteria can apply for funds of $2000 to…
Victorian Seed Grants Available for 2021
Update: this round is now closed. 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 (14-22 August) in 2021. Grants are up to $1000 each (GST free). Public library services may apply for multiple…
Grants Available in the NT for 2021
Update: the Major Centres and Remote Communities grant deadline has been extended to Friday 5 March. The National Science Week Coordinating Committee of the Northern Territory have allocated $50 000 to support events in the Territory. There are three categories of grants available: Large National Science Week Grants of $10 000 – $15 000 (grant pool of…
TAS: STEMM Grants boost local science community
The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee and Inspiring Australia (Tasmania) awarded 23 grants at total of $39 000 to support organisations who will deliver a public science, technology, engineering, maths or medicine (STEMM) themed activity in 2021. Most of these will be part of the National Science Week festival next year. Committee Chair, Dr Ben…