These grants are illustrative of the kinds that you may be eligible to apply for.

i-STAR. Grants to a maximum of $25,000 are available to eligible organisations to deliver innovative projects that promote IT & T skills, training and role models in Queensland. Projects that may be funded include industry scholarships, career evenings and short-term industry placement for IT & T teachers.

E-Commerce Demonstration Grants. Grants were made available to assist Queensland firms wanting to address the challenges & opportunities of the information age.

Information Technology Online (ITOL). $3 million in funding was made available through “Backing Australia’s Ability” program, to support the trial & adoption of business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce solutions.

Community Skills Development Program in IT & T. The program is designed to increase the level of IT & T skills within the wider Queensland Community. Learning on the job & the development of resources such as databases & websites were seen as priorities.

ACCE Educator of the Year. An educational bursary and recognition is awarded to the Australian Council for Computers in Education. This is an annual award for school-based educators.

National Innovation Awareness Strategy (NIAS) Grants provided funding to support projects which raised awareness of the importance of science, innovation, technology & entrepreneurship for Australia’ future. Young people were encouraged to consider these fields as career paths.