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Engaging Science Grants

DETSI · Australia

Engaging Science Grants supports science engagement and communication projects, events and activities in Queensland. The funding aims to increase the reach of science by supporting scientists, researchers, communicators, journalists, teachers, organisations and community groups.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$25K – $25K

Closed

22 Sept 2025

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• Must have a Queensland-based address • Must hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN) • Must maintain public liability insurance of at least $20 million • Queensland Government departments cannot apply
To be eligible, 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. Queensland Government employees may apply in a personal capacity if they are volunteering for community groups or are teachers.

What's Funded

Development and delivery of science engagement and communication projects, events and activities, including initiatives led by scientists, researchers, science communicators, journalists, teachers, organisations and community groups.

Expected Outcomes

Increased reach of science in Queensland and greater public engagement in, recognition of, support for and advocacy for science through delivered projects, events and activities.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profituniversityindividualother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityresearchtrainingother

Keywords

sciencescience communicationcommunity engagementeventseducationjournalismteachersQueensland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Engaging Science Grants?

The Engaging Science Grants is a mixed grant offered by DETSI in Australia, providing $25K – $25K in funding. Engaging Science Grants supports science engagement and communication projects, events and activities in Queensland. The funding aims to increase the reach of science by supporting scientists, researchers, communicators, journalists, teachers, organisations and community groups.

How much funding does the Engaging Science Grants provide?

The Engaging Science Grants provides $25K – $25K in funding.

Who is eligible for the Engaging Science Grants?

• Must have a Queensland-based address • Must hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN) • Must maintain public liability insurance of at least $20 million • Queensland Government departments cannot apply

When does the Engaging Science Grants close?

Applications closed on 22 Sept 2025.

What activities are funded?

Development and delivery of science engagement and communication projects, events and activities, including initiatives led by scientists, researchers, science communicators, journalists, teachers, organisations and community groups.

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