The $500 000 grant round to support National Science Week events in 2020 is now open.
The objectives of the grant round is to:
- support diverse local organisations and government to work together on science engagement activities that have been adapted to local needs
- inspire wide community participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The intended outcomes of the grants are to:
- increase community participation in science engagement activities
- celebrate and showcase science to the Australian public and the world.
Be sure to carefully read the grant guidelines before applying. The applications will be judged against assessment criteria by an external committee and then ranked in comparison to all of the other applications.
The grand round will close at 5.00pm AEDT on 30 October 2019.
Science Week will be held from 15 – 23 August in 2020.
Source: https://www.scienceweek.net.au/national-science-week-grants-for-2020/