The Engaging Science Grants are offered to increase participation in science-based activities and engagement between scientists and the whole community.

The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is offering competitive Engaging Science Grants designed to support teachers, scientists, organisations, citizen science groups and community groups to deliver STEM-based (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) events or educational and engagement activities or projects. STEM is inclusive of the social sciences.

Projects must align with the following program objectives, as detailed below:

• increase public awareness and appreciation of science and innovation, including acknowledgement of First Nations cultural knowledge in local communities and its connections to western science
• promote the importance of science literacy and critical thinking skills
• grow opportunities for scientists to engage with the community
• promote STEM careers to increase the pipeline for the jobs of the future.

Projects that aim to inspire students in STEM, promote STEM career pathways, increase public awareness of Queensland's science ecosystem, and cultivate critical thinking and science literacy are strongly encouraged to apply.

To be eligible for a grant, applicants must:

• have a Queensland-based address, such as an office, chapter or campus
• possess an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• maintain public liability insurance of at least $20 million (in total and per event)
• disclose any other grant funding received for the project in the application's budget section
• if working with children or people with a disability, applicants must maintain all relevant industry requirements throughout the project's duration
• Note: Queensland Government departments are ineligible to apply. However, Queensland Government employees may apply in a personal capacity if they are volunteering for community groups or are teachers.

Where relevant, an applicant's past performance under the Engaging Science Grants Program or any other grant program managed by the department, including if there are any outstanding reports, will be taken into consideration.

• Phone: 07 3330 6360
• Email: grantsadministration@des.qld.gov.au