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.
Inspiring NSW 2027 National Science Week Grants
National Science Week major launch event 2027
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 14–22 August 2027. Proposed events and activities will launch National Science Week 2027 and showcase science and technology, celebrate the achievements of science across NSW.
The target audience is the general public and broader community, and need to attract large audience numbers. This event or event series can occur in the weeks leading up to National Science Week 2027.
Amount: Up to $15,000
Applications open 14 December 2026 and close on 15 February 2027.
National Science Week community grants 2027
National Science Week will be held from 14 – 22 August 2027 and provides the opportunity for community participation in high profile science engagement activities. The purpose of this funding is to connect community members with science and technology, including in regional communities, and to enable community presenters to develop interactive science events and activities for the general public.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Applications open 14 December 2026 and close on 15 February 2027.
Public Library Grants for 2027 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 (14 – 22 August).
Amount: Up to $1,000
Applications open 14 December 2026 now and close on 15 February 2027.
These grants are not available for organisations to deliver programs for schools.
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
Other National Science Week grants
ASTA Schools grants
The school theme for National Science Week 2027 is Celebrating Science. 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. More information.
Commonwealth Grants
Applications for 2027 National Science Week grants from the Commonwealth have closed.
Inspiring NSW 2027 Regional grants
Regional Science Hub Year-Round Science Grants 2027
Our Year-Round funding for Regional Science Hubs grants program supports initiatives developed by new and existing Science Hubs.
Amount: Up to $8,000
Applications open 14 December 2026 and close on 15 February 2027.
2027 Regional STEM Community Activity Seed Grants
March 2027 to Feb 2027 excluding Science Week. One-off events or activities. Hosted by not-for-profit and community groups.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Applications open 14 December 2026 and close on 15 February 2027.
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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