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:

• foster greater community engagement in science and innovation, including the recognition and inclusion of First Nations cultural knowledge, practice and communities
• pave the way for improved science literacy and critical thinking skills by engaging people in inquiry-based and active experiential learning
• grow opportunities for STEM professionals to engage directly with communities, including students and visitors, particularly in regional Queensland
• promote the diversity of STEM pathways and empower youth and women to actively participate in the science and innovation ecosystem.

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