Grant categories Schools

Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Teaching Prizes

Opening date: 9th October 2024
Closing date: 17th December 2024
Funding Amount: $250,000
Awards teachers with prizes for excellence in teaching in any area of science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded awards for demonstrated achievements in:- Scientific research and research-based innovation (the Science Prizes)- The practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems (the […]

Courier-Mail Children’s Fund

Opening date: 1st September 2024
Closing date: 30th September 2025
Funding Amount: Unspecified
Exists to change the lives of Queensland children in need. Consideration is only given for children throughout Queensland. Supporting a range of charitable organisations, the Fund has provided financial assistance for:- Mobility and learning aids- Educational equipment and assistance- Recreational and respite programs- New technologies- Medical equipment.

Sustainable Schools Competition

Opening date: 2nd September 2024
Closing date: 30th September 2024
Funding Amount: $5,000
Gives twenty Aussie schools the chance to win $5,000 to help them enhance or create a sustainability initiative.

Engaging Science Grants

Opening date: 5th August 2024
Closing date: 22nd September 2024
Funding Amount: Up to $25,000
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.

Fundraise Yourself

Opening date: 1st August 2024
Closing date: 30th August 2025
Funding Amount: Unspecified
Provides a way for you to fundraise online for a project within your school that improves educational outcomes for students.

Sporting Schools Grants

Opening date: 4th August 2025
Closing date: 22nd August 2025
Funding Amount: Up t $4,150
Helps primary schools and secondary schools in relation to year 7 and 8 students deliver sport-based activities before, during or after school hours.

School Plus Partnerships

Opening date: 12th July 2024
Closing date: 3rd September 2024
Funding Amount: Up to $225,000
Aims to build the capacity of School Leadership teams to design and implement evidence-based projects that improve outcomes for children and young people.