National Science Week Grants 2024
Tender ID: 542495
Tender Details
Tender Description
The National Science Week Grants 2024 provide individuals and organisations with up to $20,000 to support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week 2024, Australia’s major national celebration of science.
What do you get?
Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 for community participation in National Science Week 2024 activities.
Who is this for?
Individuals and organisations.
Overview
National Science Week is Australia’s major national celebration of the sciences, occurring in August each year. National Science Week will be held from 10 to 18 August 2024. National Science Week provides the opportunity for community participation in high profile science engagement activities across the nation.
The objectives of the grant opportunity are to:
- inspire wide community participation in STEM.
- provide an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge.
- encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public.
- encourage younger people to become fascinated by the world we live in
- encourage new and innovative ways of engaging with audiences.
The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to:
- increase national and international interest in Australian science.
- improve critical engagement with key scientific issues by the public.
- increase inspiration drawn from science and improve the value of science as perceived by the public.
The grant amount will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project expenditure (grant percentage).
- The minimum grant amount is $2,000.
- The maximum grant amount is $20,000.
We will only award applications of exceptional merit the maximum grant amount of $20,000.
Check if you can apply
You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you:
- are an eligible entity.
- have an eligible project.
- have eligible expenditure.
How to apply
Check if you’re ready to apply for a grant
Finding a suitable grant opportunity is just the start of the process to get funding. The application process can take time and effort. Understanding the entire process will help you be grant ready and may improve your chances of getting funding.
Use our checklist to find out what it takes to apply for a grant.
When you're ready to apply
Apply using our online portal:
- Create or log into your portal account.
- Follow the instructions to complete your application.
- Submit your application before the close date.
Make sure you include enough detail and supporting evidence in your application to help us decide whether to award you the grant.
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
