There are three annual grant programs available to support public science engagement activity taking place in National Science Week in Tasmania.
National Grants
- for public science engagement events with significant reach and impact
- applicants can request between $2,000 – $20,000
- applications typically open in October for events in Science Week (August) of the following year
- administered by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (more information here)
Tasmanian National Science Week Seed Grants
- applicants can request up to $500
- applications open 24 Feb – 9 April 2020 for events in Science Week (August) of the same year
- administered by the Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee
- 2020 grant scheme under review in response to Covid-19 restrictions
National Science Week School Grants
- available to all Australian schools
- applicants can request up to $500
- applications typically open in March for STEM-related activity in Science Week (August) of the same year
- administered by Australian Science Teachers Association (more information here)