Applications are now open for grants of up to $20 000 to support events in National Science Week 2018.

Grants are available for individuals, community groups, universities, research institutions and other organisations to hold events for the public to participate in science across the country.

Science Week grants help to provide nationwide science engagement activities through:

• providing funding to eligible and meritorious high profile projects across all states and territories;
• supporting projects that stimulate and leverage further contributions by organisations across Australia;
• supporting projects which target new and under-served audiences; and
• engaging Indigenous Australians in National Science Week activities.

Applications close at 5.00 pm AEDT (Canberra time), Thursday 12 October 2017.

More information, grant guidelines and online applications via AusIndustry. Be sure to read our tips and hints about applying for a grant.