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Maker Projects – Community STEM Engagement grants 2022

Australian Government · Australia

Grants of $20,000 to $100,000 were available to support community maker projects that foster creativity, inquiry-based learning and STEM skill development for students and youth under 18. The program focused on hands-on learning in design, engineering and programming, with emphasis on under-represented groups.

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Funding

$20K – $100K

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Applicants are organisations that deliver maker projects to students and youth under 18 years. • Projects should support students and youth under 18 years of age. • Particular focus is given to under-represented groups, including girls. • Particular focus is given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. • Particular focus is given to youth living in regional, rural and remote locations. • Particular focus is given to people with disability. • Particular focus is given to people from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
The page states the grant is for organisations that deliver maker projects to students and youth under 18 years. It highlights a particular focus on under-represented groups including girls, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth living in regional, rural and remote locations, people with disability and people from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. No further formal eligibility details are provided on the page extract.

What's Funded

Delivery of maker projects, STEM-related events and hands-on activities where students and youth under 18 can develop and apply STEM knowledge through experimentation, tinkering and use of technologies in design, engineering and programming.

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Expected Outcomes

Students and youth under 18 gain practical STEM knowledge and skills, increased access to STEM-related events and activities, and ongoing development of STEM skills through inquiry-based learning and participation in STEM events.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitlocal_governmentuniversityindigenous_organisationother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

trainingcommunityinnovationother

Keywords

STEMmaker projectscommunity engagementstudentsyouthdesignengineeringprogramming

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Maker Projects – Community STEM Engagement grants 2022?

The Maker Projects – Community STEM Engagement grants 2022 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $20K – $100K in funding. Grants of $20,000 to $100,000 were available to support community maker projects that foster creativity, inquiry-based learning and STEM skill development for students and youth under 18. The program focused on hands-on learning in design, engineering and programming, with emphasis on under-represented groups.
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How much funding does the Maker Projects – Community STEM Engagement grants 2022 provide?

The Maker Projects – Community STEM Engagement grants 2022 provides $20K – $100K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Maker Projects – Community STEM Engagement grants 2022?

  • Applicants are organisations that deliver maker projects to students and youth under 18 years.
  • Projects should support students and youth under 18 years of age.
  • Particular focus is given to under-represented groups, including girls.
  • Particular focus is given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Particular focus is given to youth living in regional, rural and remote locations.
  • Particular focus is given to people with disability.
  • Particular focus is given to people from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
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What activities are funded?

Delivery of maker projects, STEM-related events and hands-on activities where students and youth under 18 can develop and apply STEM knowledge through experimentation, tinkering and use of technologies in design, engineering and programming.
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