We may not be defying the laws of gravity (sorry Freddie), but we do feel a bit like shooting stars, ‘cause we don’t wanna stop at all!
We know National Science Week activities are still wrapping up around the country (maybe we should call it ‘Science Week and a Bit’) but it’s never too early to start thinking about next year. Believe it or not, grants for 2026 Science Week activities have already opened.
We encourage everyone to make the most of the enthusiasm, great connections and creative ideas you’ve soaked up this week to start dreaming up ideas to make Science Week even bigger and better in 2026, our 30th year.
Funding of $2,000 to $20,000 is available to help deliver events around the country.
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.
Up to $500,000 is available in total for National Science Week Grants 2026. Individuals and organisations can apply.
Applications close on 29 September. Check out the grant round here- https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/national-science-week-grants-2026
