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Citizen Science Grants – Round 1

Australian Government · Australia

The Citizen Science Grants program supports projects that involve the community in scientific research, with Round 1 funding a range of citizen science initiatives across Australia. This page lists successful grant recipients and their funded projects.

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Funding

$190K – $500K

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Eligibility details are not provided on this recipients page. Funded organisations include universities, research institutions, museums and non-profit organisations. Projects must involve citizen scientists or community members in scientific research activities. Projects operate within Australia and contribute to nationally relevant scientific data or outcomes.
This page only provides information on successful grant recipients for Citizen Science Grants – Round 1 and does not describe the original eligibility criteria. It shows that funding was awarded to Australian universities, research organisations, museums and non-profit institutes for projects that involve citizen scientists in scientific research across Australia.

What's Funded

Projects that engage citizen scientists and community members in collecting, analysing and contributing data to scientific research, including environmental monitoring, biodiversity assessment, climate and water quality studies, and development of citizen science tools such as apps, web portals and educational resources.

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Expected Outcomes

Improved scientific datasets and research outputs generated with citizen participation, enhanced public engagement with science, better understanding of environmental and health issues, and information to support policy, conservation and resource management decisions.

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Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.

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Key Information

Funding Purposes

researchcommunityother

Keywords

Citizen Science Grantscitizen scienceresearchcommunity scienceenvironmentbiodiversitywater qualityclimate change

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Citizen Science Grants – Round 1?

The Citizen Science Grants – Round 1 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $190K – $500K in funding. The Citizen Science Grants program supports projects that involve the community in scientific research, with Round 1 funding a range of citizen science initiatives across Australia. This page lists successful grant recipients and their funded projects.
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How much funding does the Citizen Science Grants – Round 1 provide?

The Citizen Science Grants – Round 1 provides $190K – $500K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Citizen Science Grants – Round 1?

Eligibility details are not provided on this recipients page. Funded organisations include universities, research institutions, museums and non-profit organisations. Projects must involve citizen scientists or community members in scientific research activities. Projects operate within Australia and contribute to nationally relevant scientific data or outcomes.
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What activities are funded?

Projects that engage citizen scientists and community members in collecting, analysing and contributing data to scientific research, including environmental monitoring, biodiversity assessment, climate and water quality studies, and development of citizen science tools such as apps, web portals and educational resources.
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