What is the Snowy STEM Academy School Fund?
At Snowy Hydro, we believe in empowering the next generation through developing energy literacy.
Through our Snowy STEM Academy, we work with educators to inspire students to equip them with the skills needed to participate in the future of Australia’s energy.
We’re proud to support regional schools by investing in STEM education initiatives that bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to life.
Schools located in the Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys, Towong and Cessnock local government areas can apply for up to $10,000 in funding to implement engaging, practical STEM learning opportunities in the classroom to promote energy literacy. Together, the education sector and industry can shape the innovators and problem solvers of tomorrow.
Interested in applying? Learn more about eligibility and how to get involved below.
Applications for the 2026 Snowy STEM Academy School Fund open soon!
Applications open Saturday 28 February at 9:00am and close Sunday 29 March 11.55pm
FAQs
Schools can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) initiatives and projects that help build energy literacy.
The fund is open for application on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 9.00am.The fund for 2026 is opening soon. Stay tuned for the release of dates.
Local schools with projects, events or initiatives related to STEM education.
Eligible schools must be located within the Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys, Towong or Cessnock local government areas.
• Private individual or private business activities or recurrent expenses (example: rent, utilities, wages for a business or organisation)
• Funding for council-owned assets or infrastructure
• Applications not aligned with Snowy Hydro’s values or which have direct links to tobacco, illegal drugs, negative impacts on health, or are associated with risk-taking activities
• Requests for retrospective activities or to cover costs associated with making an application
To apply, applicants must complete the online application form. Please answer all questions in full and provide all supporting documentation.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date.
To maintain a consistent and transparent assessment process, all eligible applications will be assessed and rated against Snowy Hydro’s selection criteria. Refer to Local School STEM Fund guidelines for more details.
There will be free online consultation sessions you can book to ask about your application that you will be able to book via this page. In the mean time, our Education team welcomes any questions to assist with the application process. To contact our Education team, please email: snowystemacademy@snowyhydro.com.au