Stem Grants in Australia

This grant provides funding to organisations to inform young Australians about pathways and career opportunities within the defence industry and encourage engagement in STEM. Projects facilitate understanding of the defence industry, provide career experiences, mentoring and networking opportunities, and encourage student participation in STEM activities. The program runs over two years from 2024-25 to 2025-26 with all projects to be completed by 31 March 2026.

This grant program funds multiple projects across Australia designed to increase female participation in STEM education and entrepreneurship. Projects include industry internship placements for female postgraduate researchers, quantum science education programs, school outreach initiatives, board career development for female STEM leaders, and support for women entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities.

A competitive grants program that provides funding to organisations for projects supporting career guidance, skills development, and employment pathways. Round 3 distributed $13.2 million across 42 successful projects, with a focus on women's career development, skills training, and industry-specific career pathways.

Awards recognizing Australian teachers for excellence in teaching science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) in primary and secondary schools. Winners receive $250,000 in prize money, a medallion, lapel pin, and award certificate.

A grant program funding community-based STEM engagement projects that provide hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to school students. The grants support innovative projects delivered through schools, community organizations, and educational institutions across Australia, with a focus on underserved and disadvantaged student populations.

Grants to foster creativity and inquiry-based learning and support the development of STEM skills in students and youth under 18 years of age in design, engineering and programming through hands-on learning. The program delivers maker projects where young people can develop and apply STEM knowledge through experimentation, tinkering and engagement with a range of technologies.

Grants to foster inquiry-based learning and develop STEM skills in students and youth under 18 years through hands-on maker projects in design, engineering and programming. The program encourages practical skills, creativity and entrepreneurial thinking while ensuring accessibility for underrepresented groups including First Nations peoples, women and girls, and youth in regional and remote areas.

Grants to support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week 2022 (13-21 August 2022). The program aims to inspire community participation in STEM, celebrate Australian scientists, and encourage interest in science pursuits among the general public.

Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 to support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week 2024 (10-18 August 2024). The program aims to inspire community participation in STEM, celebrate Australian scientists, and encourage public interest in science pursuits through innovative engagement activities.

Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 to support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week 2026 (15-23 August 2026). The program aims to inspire wide community participation in STEM, celebrate Australian scientists, and encourage public interest in science pursuits through innovative engagement activities.

This grant provides funds to sponsor Australian students to participate in virtual or in-person STEM engagement events, activities and competitions hosted in Australia or overseas. Eligible organisations such as schools and community groups can apply on behalf of students to develop STEM skills and increase participation in STEM education and careers.