Deadline: 21-Oct-21
The Commonwealth of Australia is offering the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Programme (the program) to provide funding for a range of initiatives delivered under the Inspiring Australia banner.
The program contributes to the Government’s vision for an Australian society engaged in and enriched by science.
Aims
Through this program and other science engagement activities, the Government aims to achieve:
- engagement by the wider Australian community with the sciences, including through major activities and events
- public recognition and national awareness and pride in the achievements of the best scientists and innovators
- effective communication on key science issues, between scientists, the general public and Australian decision makers in business and government
- enhanced focus on building skills and capability in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and digital literacy, in Australian schools and communities.
Objectives
The objectives of the grant opportunity are to:
- inspire wide community participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (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.
Funding Information
- The grant amount will be up to 100 percent of eligible project expenditure.
- The minimum grant amount is $2,000.
- The maximum grant amount is $20,000
Eligible Activities
To be eligible your project must:
- be directed towards a science-related activity that will be conducted in Australia during National Science Week 2022, or where appropriate, in the week before or after National Science Week 2022
- address one or more of the following purposes:
- draw the nation’s attention towards the sciences
- spark broad interest and engagement in the sciences
- provide an opportunity for all Australians, including those historically underrepresented in the sciences (such as girls and women, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people residing in regional or remote locations, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds), to participate in science events and activities
- foster partnerships between the community, research organisations and industry
- trial new and innovative science communication activities
- engage the general public and be delivered in at least one of the following formats:
- an in-person event involving physical attendance
- an online event involving two-way audience participation or involvement
- have a contingency project plan in place if the event delivery format must change. For example, your contingency plan could include:
- plans for virtual/online participation in your event
- virtual tours
- online streaming of events, with audience participation.
- include eligible project activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible you must:
- be an individual 18 years of age or older, or
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN).
- If you are successful, relevant personnel working on the project must maintain the following registration/checks:
- Working with Children Check
- Working with Vulnerable People registration.
For more information, visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/national-science-week-grants-2022
