SA National Science Week Grants are now open!
National Science Week, 15-23 August 2026, is Australia’s annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).
This funding is targeted to supports events and activities that occur in and around National Science Week in August. The following grants are available:
- up to $3000 (inc GST) for events and activities in metropolitan Adelaide
- up to $3500 (inc GST) for events and activities in regional and remote areas
The assessment committee aims to announce the winners of this grant round in late May 2026.
To find National Science Week events happening near you, go to: Home – National Science Week. Please remember to register your event on this page too, so others are able to find it!
Key dates for National Science Week grants:
- Applications open 23 March 2026
- Applications close 3 May 2026
- Grant recipients announced end of May 2026
- Successful applicants submit a valid tax invoice by 12 June 2026
- Project must be delivered in August 2026
- Post project report and evaluation submitted by 25 September 2026
Inspiring SA Community Grants applications are now closed
Please check back again in 2027 for next year’s grant opportunities
These projects will provide opportunities to learn about, connect with and get excited about science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). You are welcome to apply for more than one grant but for different projects. This funding is targeted to support events and activities between May 2026 and January 2027. General grant categories are below:
Community Science Engagement
Grants for projects delivering community science engagement and science communication projects in South Australia. Grant available:
- Up to $3,500 for delivery in metropolitan Adelaide
- Up to $4,500 for delivery in regional and remote South Australia
Community Science Grant Information 2026
Download the Budget Template
Reconciliation Science Engagement
Grant for projects which share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM knowledge and culture
- Up to $4,000 for delivery in metropolitan Adelaide
- Up to $5,000 for delivery in regional and remote South Australia
Reconciliation Science Grant Information 2026
Download the Budget Template
Arts and Science
Grant to develop and produce collaborative arts and science projects for delivery in South Australia
- Up to $5,000
Art Science Grant Information 2026
Download the Budget Template
Key dates for all community grants:
- Applications open 16 February 2026
- Applications close 16 March 2026
- Grant recipients announced April 2026
- Successful applicants submit a valid tax invoice by 4 May 2026
- Project must be delivered by 31 January 2027
- Post project report and evaluation submitted by 8 February 2027
