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Apply Now: Arts and Science Grants Program 2026 (Australia)

Deadline: 16-Mar-2026

The Arts and Science Collaboration Grant offers up to $5,000 for projects that combine arts and STEM to engage South Australian communities. The grant supports creative collaborations that tell local STEM stories, explore scientific issues, and inspire public interest while promoting diversity, inclusion, and innovative engagement.

What is the Arts and Science Collaboration Grant?

This grant encourages projects that merge arts and STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths, and medicine) to share locally relevant STEM stories or explore community-specific STEM issues. It aims to foster creative collaborations, inspire public interest, and highlight the contributions of Australian scientists.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

  • Scientists and researchers from universities or industry

  • University groups and science communicators

  • Event producers, community organizations, and cultural institutions

  • Artists and arts organizations across theatre, dance, music, literature, photography, film (including AR/VR), and game design

  • Landcare, citizen science groups, and local government bodies including libraries

  • Schools, if the project engages the broader public

Ineligible projects:

  • Projects targeting only school students

  • Projects conducted outside South Australia

  • Applications requesting reimbursement for funds already spent

Grant Details

  • Funding Amount: Up to $5,000 per project

  • Purpose: Support public engagement with STEM through artistic collaborations

  • Focus Areas:

    • Inspire community interest in STEM

    • Develop innovative engagement approaches

    • Promote diversity and inclusion in STEM education, careers, and industry

    • Celebrate contributions of Australian scientists

    • Engage younger audiences and the broader public

What Projects Should Achieve

Successful projects should:

  • Combine artistic and scientific methods to tell stories or explore STEM issues

  • Engage the general public and increase awareness, understanding, and enthusiasm for STEM

  • Use innovative, creative approaches to STEM communication and community participation

How to Apply

  1. Identify Project Concept: Develop a project that integrates STEM with artistic methods and engages South Australian communities

  2. Prepare Application: Include project objectives, target audience, expected impact, and budget

  3. Submit Application: Follow the Arts and Science Collaboration Grant online submission process

  4. Review and Assessment: Applications are assessed for creativity, public engagement, STEM relevance, and potential impact

Why It Matters

This grant promotes collaboration between arts and STEM, inspiring curiosity, engagement, and learning. By supporting creative approaches to science communication, it strengthens community understanding of STEM issues and celebrates the role of Australian scientists in society.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Targeting projects exclusively at school students

  • Submitting projects located outside South Australia

  • Seeking reimbursement for previously spent funds

  • Failing to demonstrate public engagement or STEM relevance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who can apply for this grant? Scientists, researchers, artists, arts organizations, cultural institutions, community groups, local government, and schools if projects engage the public.

2. What is the maximum grant amount? Up to $5,000 per project.

3. Can projects target only school students? No, projects must engage the general public.

4. Are projects outside South Australia eligible? No, projects must be delivered within South Australia.

5. Can previously incurred expenses be funded? No, the grant cannot reimburse already spent funds.

6. What types of artistic collaborations are supported? Theatre, dance, music, literature, photography, filmmaking (including AR/VR), and game design.

7. What is the main goal of the grant? To increase public awareness, understanding, and enthusiasm for STEM through creative arts collaborations.

Conclusion

The Arts and Science Collaboration Grant provides South Australian artists, scientists, and community groups with funding to create innovative projects that merge arts and STEM. By supporting public engagement, celebrating Australian scientists, and promoting diversity and inclusion, the grant encourages creative approaches that make STEM accessible, exciting, and inspiring for the wider community.

For more information, visit Inspiring South Australia.