Thank you to the over 35 applicants who put forward incredible ideas for Science Week activities in 2018. We received over $60 000 of funding requests for event ideas from across Western Australia. Applications were reviewed by an independent subcommittee from the WA Coordinating Committee for National Science Week. Applications were only considered if the proposed…
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Sustainable Energy – we come to your school
The Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre can bring the science to your school by offering the Renewable Energy Education Projects Trailer and one trained teacher to educate Stage 3 primary students on sustainable energy. The program allows students to learn about energy and perform a first-hand investigation using various equipment and data collection methods to…
Perth Science Festival returns in 2018 – Stallholders & Youth Committee reps wanted
The Perth Science Festival will transform Claremont Showground’s Robinson Pavilion in 2018 into a festival hub, with hands-on science activities, live performers, thriving stalls and more. With our new venue, we are looking for new features and exciting new opportunities. We would love to hear your ideas and what your organisation would like to bring…
Tasmanian Seed Grant Recipients 2018
Each year, the Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee and Inspiring Australia award seed grants to Tasmanian based events held during National Science Week. We are pleased to announce that ten events are being supported this year to bring science to people in all corners of the state. Dates and times will be announced in the…
Victoria: seed grant round open 2018
The Victorian National Science Week Coordinating Committee invite you to apply for seed funding to run a public event, activity or program in Victoria during National Science Week 2018 (11 – 19 August). Event holders may apply for up to $500 (GST incl.) each. Apply now. Fill in the short application form by 23 May 2018….
Victorian National Science Week Networking and Info Session (plus small grants!)
Past, current and future event holders are warmly invited to be a part of this state-wide celebration of all things Science. Join us at the Information and Networking Session at the RSV building. When: Monday, April 23 2018. 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Royal Society of Victoria 8 La Trobe street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000…
Community Grants and Unsung Hero Awards in SA
Community Grants for National Science Week Events Applications are open for grants of up to $2500 to support events and activities for the general public to take part in National Science Week in South Australia. The grant round will close on Friday 4 May, 2018 and applicants should be advised of the outcome by early…
WA National Science Week grants round open for 2018
The Western Australian Coordinating Committee’s (WACC) small grants program supported 13 activities in 2017 which engaged over 1000 West Australians across National Science Week. Some activities run by successful small & micro grant applicants in 2017 included: Malleefowl Mob (Millennium Kids) Owl Pellet Dissections (Society for the Preservation of Raptors Inc.) Future Earth Makers (Curtin…
TAS: $500 seed grants available
Do you have a great idea for an event in Tassie for this year’s National Science Week? Have you always wanted to host an event but not been sure where to start? Applications are now open for seed grants of up to $500 to boost your event and all you need to do is submit a…
National Science Week grants available in the NT
The NT Science Week Committee with support from InspiredNT and the Inspiring Australia program are offering individual grants, up to the value of $3000, for community groups to assist with the running of an event during National Science Week in 2018. A total of $12 000 will be allocated to events. The aim of National Science…