Get ready for Term 3 and Science Week with hands-on STEM activities for schools. Explore aquaponics, hydroponics, teacher resources, lesson ideas and classroom growing projects from Urban Green Farms.

School STEM and sustainability grants are still open in 2026. Learn how Australian schools can secure funding for garden and aquaponics learning projects.

This Term 2, don’t just teach science — bring it to life. With National Science Week 2026 approaching, this year’s theme sets the tone: “Seeds of Science: Nurturing Science for All”

There are multiple grants currently open across Australia — with several closing in the next few weeks. These funding opportunities can help schools bring hands-on learning, sustainability and real-world science into the classroom.

Victorian schools have a limited-time opportunity to secure funding for hands-on environmental and sustainability projects — but applications close on 27 March 2026 (3pm AEDT).

Discover 2026 school garden and STEM grants across Australia. Urban Green Farms provides aquaponics, hydroponics systems and ready-made grant templates.

As education continues to evolve, schools across Australia are looking for innovative, hands- on ways to teach sustainability, food production, and STEM learning. Aquaponics—a closed-loop system that grows plants and fish together—is quickly becoming one of the most engaging and future-focused tools for classrooms. With 2026 just around the corner, now is the ideal time for schools to begin planning their aquaponics journey.

Educational programs and community projects are promoting aquaponics as a tool for sustainable development, empowering people to grow their own food and reduce reliance on traditional agriculture.

We need to rethink sustainability. We need to reduce our human footprint and find innovative ways to support the environment. This leads...

Urban farming is not a new initiative but has yet to truly take off in Australia. Aquaponics and Hydroponics might help feeding the future.