Who can apply?
Individual members and Category Schools. Please be aware the following restrictions apply:
The Program and Student Team Support categories are for our institution memberships only as the money will be deposited into the school account.
The research development category is open to both individual and faculty members through their institution memberships.
What are the dates for grants
2024 grants are now open and close Friday, Week 10 Term 4, 2024.
If I am not successful can I apply again?
Yes, if you are not successful you may apply again
How are grants awarded?
The DATTA SA Executive meet twice per term.
As we receive grants we'll discuss the grants at our meetings and vote. First round of grants will be discussed in Term 2, 2023
We take responsibility to ensure each grant is discussed on its merits and decisions communicated back to the grant recipients.
You must wait 12 months of winning a grant to re apply.
Types of grants available
Category Overview
Program Support(school):
DATTA SA wants to support those sites that perhaps are looking for some 'seed' funding to get going in a project. By applying for this grant type you will need to provide a tax invoice to DATTA SA when equipment is purchased. Any monies not spent do not need to be returned however will need to be completely exhausted prior to any other grant can be applied for again.
At least 5 Images (video is also acceptable and encourage) of the equipment in action at the school will need to be provided to DATTA SA to help promote the classroom practice achieved. An additional short 500 written explanation of how the equipment is being used at the school is to be provided OR a 5 minute presentation at a DATTA Week 5 PD event.
Research Development(individual or school):
Need to attend some PD but costs are prohibitive then this is your category. A short 500-800 word report back to the DATTA SA committee will need to be provided with resources/links that were gathered able to be shared with the membership base.
Student Team Support(school): Looking to enter a competition such as F1 in Schools, VEX, FIRST etc? Then we can help in covering entry fees, transport to the event T-Shirt costs and more. This category is not for equipment costs related to the competition. As part of any attendance at a competition DATTA SA branding will need to be displayed were applicable.