Program overview
Who is it for?
This grant is designed for teachers, scientists, organisations, citizen science groups and other community groups.
Funding is open to applicants who are Queensland-based with an Australian Business Number.
What are the grant/program objectives?
The Engaging Science Grants are offered to increase participation in science-based activities and engagement between scientists and the whole community. Events and activities that inspire students to study STEM subjects, promote STEM careers, and engage the wider community to increase awareness of the Queensland scientific ecosystem, as well as projects that build critical thinking skills and science literacy may be submitted.
What does it involve?
The program requirements have been updated.
What will recipients get?
The program requirements have been updated.
Submission deadline
The grants will close on Monday 22 September 2025.
It is anticipated that successful recipients will be notified by early 2026.
How do you apply?
The program requirements have been updated.
Eligibility criteria
The program requirements have been updated.
Contact
If you have questions about this program, contact us by calling 07 3330 6360.
Supporting resources
Find all the program and application documents:
Additional support
- Grant writing information
- Tourism and Events Queensland grant writing guide
- Queensland Government Grants Finder
Previous recipients
Read about the projects funded under the Engaging Science Grants program.