Each year, Inspiring Australia NSW (Inspiring NSW) offers funding to NSW stakeholders to deliver high-profile community events during National Science Week and at other times of the year. These Inspiring NSW science engagement grants have enabled NSW to grow its statewide National Science Week offering while also allowing NSW Regional Science Hubs to develop local partnerships that bring together multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver high-profile STEM engagement programs.
The Inspiring NSW science engagement grants are funded by the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources through the Inspiring Australia program.
Applications for 2026 National Science Week community grants from Inspiring NSW are now closed.
See the successful grant recipients for 2026 here.
Resources from 2026
- 2026 Grant Guidelines
- Tips to writing a successful grant application
- Creating Partnership
- Application form details in Word DOCX
- Application from details in PDF
Public Library Grants for 2026 National Science Week
Inspiring Australia NSW is offering small grants to support public libraries to develop and deliver fun, creative, and accessible science-themed events for their communities. Grants of up to $1,000 are available for NSW public libraries to host community science engagement events during National Science Week 2026 (15 – 23 August).
Applications are open now and close on 10 April 2026.
EOIs 2026 National Science Week Major Funding
Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified event providers to deliver a major event or event series as part of National Science Week, from 15–23 August 2026. Proposed events and activities should showcase science and technology, celebrate the achievements of NSW scientists, target the general public and broader community, and attract large audience numbers.
Applications are open now and close on 17 April 2026.
Other Science Week grants
Commonwealth Grants
Successful applications for 2026 National Science Week grants from the Commonwealth have been announced here.
ASTA Schools grants
The school theme for National Science Week 2026 is Seeds of science: Nurturing knowledge for all. The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), with funding assistance from the Australian Government, provides grants for school-initiated National Science Week activities. These grants are available to ALL Australian schools (preschools to senior secondary). Grants are managed by ASTA and are open now. More information.
Year-Round Science Grants
Regional STEM Community Activity Seed Grants
Round 1 of our new Regional STEM Community Activity Seed Grants, for activities 1 January – 30 June 2026, has now closed. Successful recipients have been announced.
Round Two will follow for activities running 1 September– 31 December 2026, with details to be announced in early 2026.
Inspiring Australia Science Engagement Program
Funded by the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources, the Inspiring Australia science engagement program supports a range of national science engagement activities to inspire, motivate and cultivate a scientifically engaged community across Australia.
For more information on the schedule for these grants, check the Inspiring Australia national grant information at the Department’s website.
Grants include:
- National Science Week Grants that support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week each year in August.
- Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science, annual awards for outstanding achievement in science, innovation and science teaching.
- Maker Projects Community STEM Engagement Grants that support collaborative initiatives that deliver interactive and hands-on STEM-related activities to youth under 18 years of age.
- Citizen Science Grants for nationally significant citizen science projects.
- Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions to help students participate in international competitions.
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