National Science Week Public Event Grants - National Science Week 2027 Funding Round

Overview The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is inviting applications for the National Science Week Public Event Grants, National Science Week 2027 funding round. National Science Week is Australia's major national annual celebration of science and technology, occurring in August each year, and is run across Australia to provide opportunities for wide public participation in activities and events. Purpose The National Science Week Public Event Grants 2027-30 grant opportunity aims to support initiatives that enable inclusive and broad-based engagement with science by the public. The National Science Week 2027 funding round accepts applications for events run during National Science Week 2027. Objectives Objectives Inspire wide public participation in STEM, including groups historically underrepresented 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 Intended Outcomes Increased national and international interest in Australian science Improved critical engagement with key scientific issues by the public Increased inspiration drawn from science and improved value of science as perceived by the public Increased participation from groups historically underrepresented in STEM Funding Up to $500,000 is available each year for National Science Week Public Event Grants from 2027 to 2030 Minimum grant amount: $5,000 per application Maximum grant amount: $20,000 per application Enquiries Phone: 13 28 46 Email: enquiries@industry.gov.au Web: https://business.gov.au/NSW2027