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Schools Pathways Program Open Competitive

ClosedGrant Closed: 25th of September 2024 - 5:00 pm Value: $150,000 to $2 Million Run By: Australian Government Department of Defence Further Information: https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show?GoUuid=903fb31d-7c7c-4c56-b5e2-b9f64dd1b8da

The aim of the grant opportunity is to inform young Australians about the varied pathways and careers relevant to defence industry, encouraging engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The grant opportunity facilitates an understanding of the defence industry, provides access to defence industry career experiences, mentoring and networking opportunities, and encourages student participation in STEM activities and/or subjects. Projects under the grant opportunity can have national reach or specifically target the workforce needs of one or more critical defence industry hubs, such as the Hunter and Cairns regions.

The objectives of the program are to:

  • provide linkages and enhance work and career pathways for students into the Australian defence industry, and address specific skills gaps in defence industry capability
  • expand the pool of skilled workers from which the Australian defence industry can recruit (including by supporting studies, experiences, and education endeavours in science, technology, engineering and mathematics for students).

You can apply if you:

  • have an Australian business number (ABN) or an Australian Company Number (ACN)
  • are registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • have an account with an Australian financial institution.

And are one of the following entities:

  • an entity incorporated in Australia
  • an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth)
  • an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
  • an incorporated not for profit organisation or registered charity
  • an Australian Commonwealth Corporate Entity.
Last Updated: 10th of September 2024
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