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Engaging Science Grants

DETSI · Australia

This Queensland grant supports scientists, researchers, science communicators, journalists, teachers, organisations and community groups to develop and deliver science engagement and communication projects, events and activities. It aims to increase the reach of science in Queensland as part of the Advance Queensland Engaging Queenslanders in Science strategy.

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Funding

$25K – $25K

Closed

22 Sept 2025

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• Have a Queensland-based address, such as an office, chapter or campus • Possess an Australian Business Number (ABN) • Maintain public liability insurance of at least $20 million (in total and per event) • Disclose any other grant funding received for the project in the application budget section • If working with children or people with a disability, maintain all relevant industry requirements throughout the project duration • Queensland Government departments are ineligible to apply • Queensland Government employees may apply in a personal capacity if volunteering for community groups or if they are teachers
Applicants must have a Queensland-based address such as an office, chapter or campus; possess an Australian Business Number (ABN); maintain public liability insurance of at least $20 million in total and per event; disclose any other grant funding received for the project in the application budget; and, if working with children or people with a disability, maintain all relevant industry requirements throughout the project. Queensland Government departments are ineligible to apply, although Queensland Government employees may apply in a personal capacity if volunteering for community groups or if they are teachers.

What's Funded

Development and delivery of science engagement and communication projects, events and activities in Queensland.

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Expected Outcomes

Increased public reach and engagement with science in Queensland, including delivery of science communication activities, events and projects that help the community recognise, support and advocate for science.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profituniversityindividualother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityresearchtrainingother

Keywords

sciencescience communicationcommunity engagementeventseducationQueenslandAdvance Queenslandresearchers

Official Grant Page

DETSI

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Engaging Science Grants?

The Engaging Science Grants is a mixed grant offered by DETSI in Australia, providing $25K – $25K in funding. This Queensland grant supports scientists, researchers, science communicators, journalists, teachers, organisations and community groups to develop and deliver science engagement and communication projects, events and activities. It aims to increase the reach of science in Queensland as part of the Advance Queensland Engaging Queenslanders in Science strategy.
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How much funding does the Engaging Science Grants provide?

The Engaging Science Grants provides $25K – $25K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Engaging Science Grants?

  • Have a Queensland-based address, such as an office, chapter or campus
  • Possess an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Maintain public liability insurance of at least $20 million (in total and per event)
  • Disclose any other grant funding received for the project in the application budget section
  • If working with children or people with a disability, maintain all relevant industry requirements throughout the project duration
  • Queensland Government departments are ineligible to apply
  • Queensland Government employees may apply in a personal capacity if volunteering for community groups or if they are teachers
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When does the Engaging Science Grants close?

Applications closed on 22 Sept 2025.
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What activities are funded?

Development and delivery of science engagement and communication projects, events and activities in Queensland.
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