INSPIRING DEFENCE'S FUTURE STEM WORKFORCE

The Albanese Government continues to deliver on its commitment to grow Australia’s Defence industry workforce and support a future made in Australia with the launch of the Schools Pathways Program.

This grant opportunity is valued at over $11 million across two financial years (2024-25 and 2025-26). Eligible organisations will be able to apply for funding of between $150,000 and $2,000,000 to deliver activities under the program.

The program aims to raise awareness of Defence industry career opportunities and relevant pathways and encourages student participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities and subjects.

It also supports professional development opportunities for teachers, and empowers parents and carers to support their child’s pursuit of a highly rewarding STEM career.  

This grant opportunity is in addition to $5.1 million already invested through the Schools Pathways Program inter-governmental agreements with South Australia and Western Australia over financial years 2023-24 and 2025-26.

Further information on the grant opportunity, including guidelines, can be found at https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/schools-pathways-program.

The program will be open for applications on Tuesday 10 September 2024 10:00am AEST