2026 ASTA School Grants and Teacher Resource Book

Applications Extended for the Schools Grants The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) school grants for National Science Week are open for a couple more weeks!  The grants are designed to support teachers and schools to deliver engaging STEM events and activities that align with the National Science Week vision which is to highlight the positive…

National grant round recipients for 2025 announced

(Images courtesy of CANVA, UNSW, Birdlife Australia and Surrey Now-Leader) Space farming, dark matter, Indigenous Knowledge systems, eco-criminology and dinosaur-loving rock bands… the 2025 National Science Week grants reflect the diversity of Australian science, and the myriad of ways it touches all our lives. Whether participants are looking to build skills, reflect and wonder, debate,…

National Science Week seed grants in NT 2025

Jump to it like a crocodile ready to snatch dinner… NT Science Week and Science Communication grants for 2025 are now open. Applications close Monday, 14 April 2025.   The purpose of this funding is to support activities during National Science Week that draw community attention towards science, enable people to participate in science, and…

National Science Week Seed Grants in QLD 2025

From safe syringes to pineapple peelers to the world’s first cancer vaccine, Queensland has plenty to celebrate in the world of science. Why not join in this National Science Week?   Expressions-of-interest for seed grants for 2025 National Science Week events in Queensland are now open, and close 28 March. Grants of up to $4,000…

2025 National Science Week Grants Now Open

Applications for 2025 National Science Week grants are now open! The Albanese Labor Government is again supporting National Science Week, with $500,000 in funding available for the delivery of science engagement activities. Australia’s biggest annual celebration of science will run from 9 to 17 August 2025.   The objectives of this grant opportunity are to: inspire…

ACT Grant Recipients for National Science Week 2024

This year Science Week in the ACT will feature dance workshops and performances, a discovery of music and maths, accessible astronomy, an exploration of Indigenous science and technology, dark matter with drinks, a deeper look at nuclear power and much more. The ACT National Science Week Coordinating Committee is excited to announce our 2024 Grant…

Northern Territory Science Week Community Grant Recipients

This year’s Northern Territory National Science Week Community Grants round was absolutely outstanding. Congratulations to all the Community Grant Recipients!   Darwin   BirdLife Top End Building Community Capacity for Shorebird Monitoring in Darwin/Garramilla BirdLife Top End work with the community to increase the participation and capacity of local volunteers to monitor migratory shorebirds in…