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…
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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….
Schools Grants Available for 2021
The school grant round for 2021 is now open for applications to support National Science Week events run by schools. All Australian schools from preschool to senior secondary are eligible to apply. Grants of up to $500 are available to: conduct a STEM-related activity or event during National Science Week (14-22 August); focus on the…
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…
National grant round for 2021
Applications are now being sought to support events for National Science Week in August 2021. Grants from $2000 – $20 000 are available, and the total grant pool is $500 000. Be sure to carefully read the grant guidelines and other advice provided by AusIndustry. Applications close on 28 October 2020.
TAS: Seed grants for 2021 announced
The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee is excited to announce that grants of up to $2000 will soon be available for events and activities in National Science Week 2021. If you have a great idea for an event or activity in Tassie for next year’s National Science Week or have always wanted to host…
The Sciencing Continues – for students and teachers
National Science Week may be over for another year ?, but there are still lots of opportunities to get involved in science. Teachers, maybe you’re looking for some inspiration from National Science Week or want to include more STEM in your classrooms? Maybe your students have loved participating in National Science Week and are wondering…
DIY Science: Iron cereal
What you need: an ‘iron fortified’ cereal (we used cornflakes) the strongest magnet you can find (two ID badge magnets worked for us) some water and a stick blender What to do: Blend about 1/2 cup of cereal with 1 cup of water until the mix is completely smooth. In a thin walled plastic cup,…