The NSW Government recognises the importance of STEM-focused bushfire education programs to improve student learning outcomes, increase understanding of Indigenous ecological knowledge in bushfire management and build resilience in communities.
The Bushfire STEM in Schools Program (the Program) aims to support the development of bushfire-specific courses for the NSW Education curriculum. These will be applicable to NSW school students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and focus on technologies relevant to bushfire management and response.
Eligible organisations will be required to deliver bushfire education programs directly to the school children and/or provide the training required for school staff and teachers to deliver the programs themselves. A program can be either an established program or a pilot program.
A long-term aim of the Program is to engage students in STEM-related fields of study, inspiring them to consider a future career as a scientist or technologist.
Bushfire STEM in Schools Program Round One
Round One of the Program is now open, with a funding pool of $400,000 available to the successful grant applicant(s). An applicant can apply for a maximum of $400,000 in funding. Successful Round One programs are to be delivered in 2023.
The funding pool for Rounds Two and Three, to be delivered in 2024 and 2025 respectively, is $200,000 per round.
Application Form
Bushfire STEM in Schools Program Round One Application Form
Guidelines
Bushfire STEM in Schools Program Round One Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Bushfire STEM in Schools Program FAQ
Important Dates
21 November 2022 | Applications open |
5pm 11 January 2023 | Applications close |
27 February 2023 | Applicants informed of the outcome |
Contact
For all enquiries, please contact the Investment NSW concierge team at https://www.investment.nsw.gov.au/contact-us/