Overview
The Australian Government is accepting applications for the National Science Week 2027 Public Event Grants, offering $5,000 to $20,000 for public science-engagement activities delivered in Australia during National Science Week 2027 or, where appropriate, the week before or after it.
Complete grant details
The grant supports inclusive, broad-based public engagement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Eligible formats include public in-person events and interactive online activities such as workshops, fairs, debates, open days, citizen-science activities, public talks, panels and virtual events with two-way participation. Up to $500,000 is available for the 2027 round overall, with individual grants between $5,000 and $20,000. Eligible expenditure can include venue and equipment hire, presenter salaries, consumables, event promotion, accessibility and translation support, and travel or accommodation directly related to the project.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants may be individuals aged 18 or older or eligible entities with an Australian Business Number (ABN), subject to the published exclusions and grant guidelines. Projects must be located in Australia, be science-related and available to the wider public, and be delivered during National Science Week 2027 or, where appropriate, in the week immediately before or after it.
Tips for this grant
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified against the current Australian Government business.gov.au grant page and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources announcement. The program is marked Open. The source states a closing time of 5:00 PM AEDT on 6 October 2026, converted to 06:00 UTC. The official application route is through the Business Grants Hub portal. No application fee is stated, so fee fields remain null.
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