Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Program: Inspiring Australia Network 2023 grants

Overview

The Inspiring Australia - Science Engagement Program provides funding for a range of initiatives delivered under the Inspiring Australia banner. The Australian Government announced a total of $7.23 million of ongoing funding each financial year for the Inspiring Australia - Science Engagement Program. This includes $1.19 million over one year for the Inspiring Australia Network grant opportunity, consisting of: $590,000 for Targeted Science Communication activities $600,000 for National Science Week activities.  We expect most grants will be approximately $148,000. The Inspiring Australia Network is a collaboration between the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments and host organisation. It is a national community of committed partners, State and Territory nodes and committees across Australia. It is made up of local leaders who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to increase STEM engagement through strategic planning, networking, providing grants and coordinating activity, to support the development of scientifically engaged communities for the benefit of Australia’s future. Establishment and maintenance of state and territory Inspiring Australia Network nodes are supported through grant arrangements under two elements of the Inspiring Australia Engagement Program: Targeted Science Communication National Science Week Each host organisation delivers the two components for their State or Territory node.