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Maker Projects Community STEM Engagement Grants

Maker Projects Community STEM Engagement Grants

Supports community-led not-for-profit groups that deliver hands-on STEM activities for youth through collaboration with partner organisations.

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The Maker Projects Community STEM Engagement Grants 2026 is an Australian Government grant program administered through the DISR Business Grants Hub at business.gov.au, designed to foster creativity and inquiry-based STEM learning for students and young people under 18 through hands-on, community-delivered educational activities. The 2026 round was open with a closing date of 17 June 2026. Grants

Funds not-for-profit organisations to deliver hands-on, community-based STEM engagement activities for young Australians under 18, with priority for underrepresented groups.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026