We are excited to announce our BGANZ Congress Attendance Grant Program, supporting botanic gardens professionals to expand their knowledge, skills, and networks.
What’s available?
15 grants to support full registration (congress, field trip + social events) at the BGANZ Congress 2–5 Nov 2025.
Who can apply?
Staff team members (paid and unpaid) of Institutional Members.
BGANZ Congress Grant Criteria and Scoring Guide
- Applicant works (paid or unpaid) at an Institutional Member organisation.
- Relevance of congress themes to applicant’s role or study.
- Applicant demonstrates how attendance will:
- enhance their skills or knowledge
- benefit their institution or community (through shared learnings or skills application).
- Applicant outlines a clear plan to share insights post-congress.
- Demonstrate financial need, such as limited or no funding support available from their organisation.
- Applicant has not received funding to attend a BGANZ congress in the past three years.
- Application is complete, well-written, and submitted before deadline.
- Preference given to:
- early career professionals (first 10 years)
- those from regional or remote gardens
- contribution to the congress e.g. presenters, session chairs or volunteers that meet the above criteria
- Supporting letter from manager for attending the congress (if applicable).
| Criteria | Weight (%) | Scoring Guide (1–5) |
| Relevance to role/study (C2) | 25% | 1 = No clear relevance; 5 = Strong, direct alignment with role/project |
| Potential impact or benefit (C3 & 4) | 25% | 1 = Limited benefit beyond self; 5 = Clear benefits to institution/sector |
| Financial need (C5 & 6) | 30% | 1 = Fully funded elsewhere; 5 = No other funding available |
| Well written (C7) | 10% | 1 = Unclear responses; 5 = Clear articulation of need and benefits |
| Strategic priorities (C8) | 10% | 1 = No strategic priority alignment; 5 = Strong alignment with priorities |
Assessment Process
- Eligibility Check: All applications reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
- Panel Review: Scoring matrix used by at least three reviewers independently.
- Consensus Meeting: Panel meets to discuss high-scoring applicants and agree recommendations.
- Final Approval: Recommendations endorsed by a Board sub-committee.
- Notification: All applicants informed of outcomes.
How to apply:
Complete the online application by 15 August 2025
Preview the questions
Questions?
Contact secretariat@bganz.org.au.
