Use these resources to help you write a successful grant application for the Inspiring Australia NSW National Science Week grants. Follow these tips to help you get started.
- Understand the Program: Review the objectives of National Science Week, which aims to promote public awareness and engagement with science. Ensure your project aligns with these goals.
- Project Relevance: Propose an engaging and innovative science-related event or activity that will captivate the public. Focus on reaching a wide audience and fostering inclusivity and diversity in your approach.
- Clear Objectives: Define the goals of your project, such as raising awareness of a particular scientific issue or encouraging hands-on participation. Make sure they are measurable and achievable.
- Detailed Plan: Provide a clear project plan with timelines, key milestones, and roles. Show how you will engage the community and maximize participation during National Science Week in NSW.
- Budget Justification: Create a realistic and well-detailed budget that outlines how the grant funds will be used, including materials, venues, and promotion costs.
- Demonstrate Impact: Highlight how your event or activity will inspire and educate the public, particularly those who may not typically engage with science.
- Sustainability: If applicable, explain how the project can have a lasting impact beyond National Science Week.
- Follow Guidelines: Adhere to all application guidelines and deadlines provided by Inspiring Australia NSW, ensuring your proposal is complete and well-organized.
By aligning your project with the goals of National Science Week and clearly communicating its impact, you can enhance your chances of securing funding.
Our colleagues at Inspiring ACT and ASC – Canberra have developed a series of grant and event holder resources. These can be accessed via the Inspiring ACT website. We highly recommend this video by Alice Ryder with great tips on submitting the best possible application.
INDIGENOUS SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
We encourage you to include First Peoples and their science in your event. The National Science Week Celebrating the First Science of This Land (2.9 MB, pdf) includes case studies from previous events, suggestions and resources.
This guide from Create NSW on Aboriginal Arts and Culture Protocols is also a useful resource.
DISABILITY INCLUSION
The National Science Week Disability Inclusion Guide (1.9 MB, pdf) provides advice for all event holders to make their events more accessible for all audiences to join in.
LIBRARIES
The Science Week Library Activities booklet (6 MB, pdf) has case studies, suggested activities and heaps of inspirational resource ideas.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
The Early Childhood Activities booklet (5 MB, pdf) features case studies of successful events as well as detailed instructions for other activities suitable for running in early childhood centres, playgroups or at home.
The Science Week character colouring sheets (698 kB, pdf) are able to be used at a colouring station for young children at any event.
BUSINESS and INDUSTRY
The Business and Industry Science Engagement Pack (1 MB, pdf) has case studies and hints & tips for assisting organisations to create and hold Science Week events.
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