| Bpe Inc |
$50,000 |
Boston, MA, US |
Bpe Is An Education Organization Operating A Prek-12 Pathway Of Neighborhood-based Teaching Academies Schools That Provide World-class Education For All Students While Training Outstanding New Teachers For Successful, Sustainable Careers As Urban Educators. The Dearborn Stem Academy, A New State-of-the-art Stem Facility Provide Students With Access To Hands-on Stem Learning Experiences That Promotes Collaboration And Real-world Connections. Simultaneously The Academy Serves As A Training Site For Teacher Residents To Become Effective Math And Science Teachers In Boston Public Schools. |
2021 |
| Bridge Builders Foundation |
$125,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Five Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2021 |
| Brotherhood Crusade-los Angeles |
$55,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Five Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2021 |
| Cec Stuyvesant Cove Inc Dba Solarone |
$50,000 |
New York, NY, US |
Through Solar Ones Green Design Lab Program, Students And Staff Members In The New York City School System Learn About Environmental Stem Subjects And Work Together To Design And Implement Feasible, Creative Ways To Reduce Their School And Communitys Environmental Footprint. Each School Building Serves As A Lab For Hands-on Learning About Green Technologies, Design, Engineering, And Applied Science. The Program Meets National Standards In Science, Mathematics And Social Studies And Teaches Valuable Life Skills Such As Collaboration Problem Solving And Communication. |
2021 |
| California Academy Of Mathematics Andscience (cams) At Csudh |
$30,000 |
Carson, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Socialemotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Five Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2021 |
| Charles,R,Drew,University,Of,Medicine,And,Science,(cdu) |
$85,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Socialemotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Five Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2021 |
| Children,Youth,And,Family,Collaborative(cyfc) |
$120,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Socialemotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Five Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2021 |
| College,Mentors,For,Kids |
$61,700 |
Indianapolis, IN, US |
Underserved First Through Sixth Grade Students (little Buddies) Are Paired One-on-one With College Student Mentors. The College Mentors (big Buddies) Take Ownership Of The Program By Creating, Organizing And Facilitating Weekly Lessons And Activities Focused On One Of Three Themes:1) Higher Education And Careers; 2) Culture And Diversity; And 3) Community Service. Prior To Covid, The Little Buddies Weekly Campus Visits Gave Them A Unique Opportunity Of Experiencing College Firsthand, Helping Them To Develop A Joy For Learning And A College-going Mindset Early On. Social Emotional Learning (sel) Skills Is Incorporated To Help Students Tackle Both Academic And Personal Challenges Exacerbated By The Pandemic. |
2021 |
| Ecoworks,Dba,Warm,Training,Center |
$74,726 |
Detroit, MI, US |
Cultivating The Next Generation Of Green Leaders, The Youth Energy Squad (yes) Program Engages Young People From Diverse Backgrounds In Handson, Place-based Projects That Make Their Homes, Schools, And Communities More Sustainable For Everyone. Green School Coordinators Are Deployed To More Than 50 Detroit Area Schools To Facilitate Student-led Green Teams In Weekly Sessions Focused On Recycling, Energy, Water And Gardens And Nutrition Students Then Use What They Have Learned To Address Pressing Environmental And Social Issues In Their Communities. |
2021 |
| Hetrick,Martin,Institute |
$72,656 |
New York, NY, US |
Combining Social Consciousness With Technical Training, The Queer Coders Program Delivers Unparalleled Professional And Tech Opportunities To Lgbtqia+ Youth Ages 16-21, Providing Them With A Safe Environment Free Of Social Stigma. During The First Four Weeks Heavy Emphasis Is Placed On Developing Mental Health Resiliency And Job Readiness Skills With Wrap-around Support From Case Managers And Counselors, Crisis Interventionstaff To Mentorship And Peer Support. Participants Spend The Last Two Weeks Immersed In A Coding Boot Camp, Learning Coding Programs Such As Python, Java And Pascal To Develop Apps And Web Pages, And Interact With Various Tech Professionals In Real-world Work Settings. The Program Culminates In A Final Group Project. |
2021 |
| Long,Beach,Education,Foundation,Co,Long,Beach,Math,Collaborative |
$85,000 |
Long Beach, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Socialemotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Five Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2021 |
| Mind,Research,Institute |
$54,000 |
Irvine, CA, US |
Based On More Than 20 Years Of Neuroscience And Education Research, St Maths Web-based, Visual Instruction Math Program Was Designed To Teach Math The Way Children Learn, Visually And Experientially. With The Help Of The Programs Beloved Penguin Mascot, Jiji, Prek-8th Grade Students Go On An Exciting Mathematical Journey, Tackling Math Concepts Through Animated Visual Puzzles That Strategically Incorporate The Use Of Language And Mathematical Symbols. The Game-based Learning Provided By St Math Goes Far Beyond Math Gamification By Providing Specific, Standards-aligned Learning Objectives And Measurable Outcomes. St Math Is Also Flexible, In That Teachers Can Elect To Use It In A Computer Lab, During Designated Classroom Time, Station Rotations Or As Part Of Homework Assignments. |
2021 |
| National,College,Resources,Foundation |
$75,000 |
Diamond Bar, CA, US |
The National College Resources Foundation (ncrf) Carefully Designs Programs To Provide Two Key Resources Needed To Close The Gap In Academic Achievement, Workforce And Economic Disparities Among Underserved And Underrepresented Youth - Access And Opportunity. Annual Black College And Latino College Expos Serve As A Vital Link Between Minority Students And College Admissions With High School Students Receiving College Acceptance And Scholarships On The Spot. With A Focus On The Growing Aerospace Industry, The Students Think Steam Program Brings Hands-on Activities To Students In Grades K-12 Via A Steam Mobile Lab, Classroom Visits And An Annual Steam Expo. Topics Covered Include Rocketry, Aviation, Robotics, Coding, Animation, 3-d Printing And Game Design. |
2021 |
| New,Village,Girls,Academy |
$75,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
At New Village Girls Academy Young Women, Ages 14-21 Who Have Dropped Out Of Traditional High School Are Given A Second Chance. Upon Enrollment, Students Develop Individual Learning Plans To Meet College Acceptance Requirements And Explore Potential Careers Driven By Their Interests. The Academys Comprehensive Science Program Includes Four Key Components: 1) Weekly Biology Or Chemistry Classes At The California Science Center; 2) Environmental Science Classes Focused On Climate Change, Water Conservation, Food Preservation, Etc.; 3) An Onsite Makerspace Where Girls Employ Design Thinking Skills, Problem Solve And Collaborate To Build And Create: And 4) Stem Internships Helping Them Gain 21st Century Skills And A Vision Of Possible Career Paths Through Real-world Work Experiences And Guidance From Their Professional Mentors. |
2021 |
| Posse,Foundation |
$30,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social Emotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Five Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2021 |
| Rock,The,Street,Wall,Street,(rtsws) |
$50,000 |
Nashville, TN, US |
Addressing The Persistent Gender Gap In Financial Professions, Rtsws Introduces Girls, Grades 10-12 To The World Of Finance. For Five Weeks, Girls Gain Exposure To Various Careers In Finance While Tackling Lessons On Savings, Investments, Capital Markets, Budgets, Stocks, Bonds And College Financial Preparedness. Female Finance Professionals Serve As Mentors And Lead Sessions Using Curriculum Developed By The University Of Pennsylvanias Wharton School. Ripped From The Headlines News Events Also Help Keep Lessons Current And Relevant. Girls Work In Small Teams To Complete Special Projects Such As Creating Detailed Budgets And Retirement Plans For A Fictitious Client And Researching Then Presenting Potential Stock Investments Before Financial Executives. |
2021 |
| Science,Clubs,For,Girls,Inc |
$45,000 |
Cambridge, MA, US |
Kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade Girls From Marginalized Communities Receive A Continuum Of High-quality, Engaging Stem Programs That Promote Collaboration And Teamwork; Provide Opportunities To Experiment And Problem Solve; And Even To Fail In Safe And Supportive Settings. Now Offered In-person And Online, Scfgs Suite Of Age-appropriate Clubs Include:1) Science Clubs: 8-10 Weeks Of Hands-on Explorations For Girls In Grades K-5 Led By Volunteer Mentor Scientists And Junior Mentors; 2) Steministas: Inquiry And Project-based Team Learning Clubs For Middle School Girls, Centered On The Core Concepts Of Engineering And The Design Process; And 3) Junior Mentors: Leadership Development And Employment Program For Girls, Grades 8-12 Who Also Serve As Near Peer Mentors And Co-teach With Adult Mentors In The Elementary Grade Clubs. |
2021 |
| Stem,Next,Opportunity,Fund |
$75,000 |
San Diego, CA, US |
Stem Next Opportunity Fund Ensures That Millions Of Underserved Young People Have Access To High-quality Stem Learning Through Collaboration. Imagine Science, A Coalition Of Four National Youth Serving Organizations: Boys & Girls Clubs Of America (bgca), Girls Inc., National 4-h Council (n4hc)) And Ymca Of The Usa (y-usa) Combines Expertise And Resources To Help Bridge Stem Access And Opportunity Gaps For Underrepresented Youth. Partners Share Stem Curricula, Program Supplies And Fundraising Tools, And Outcomes And Data Management, While Youth Served Benefit From Hands-on Stem Activities Integrated Into An Array Of Positive Youth Development Programs In Hopes Of Inspiring The Next Generation Of Scientific Thinkers And Problem Solvers. |
2021 |
| The,Opportunity,Network |
$75,000 |
New York, NY, US |
Through The Oppnet Fellows Program, Highly Motivated Young People From Systemically Underrepresented Communities Across New York City Gain Access To Opportunities And Resources Needed To Get To And Persist Through College Into Thriving Careers. The Programs Proprietary Career Fluency Curriculum Focuses On Developing The Necessary Skills And Mindsets For College And Career Readiness, Beginning The Summer After The 10th Grade. In Six To Eight Years, Participants Receive Individualized College Guidance, Robust Networking Opportunities For Both Professional And Personal Growth, Multi-industry Career Exposure, Experiential Learning For College Success And Five Summers Of Skill-building Paid Internships And Enrichment Programs. |
2021 |
| Uncf |
$100,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Socialemotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Five Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2021 |
| Zero,To,Three |
$75,000 |
Washington, DC, US |
Zero To Threes (ztt) Pilot Program, Problem Solvers Early Math Curriculum Is Designed To Help Curtail Learning Disparities Observed In Young Children From Low-income, Under-resourced Families Before They Enter Kindergarten. Using Age-appropriate, Play-based And Inquiry-oriented Approach, The Curriculum Focuses On Key Early Numeracy Milestones For Children Ages 2 (30 Months) Through 4 (48 Months) That Are Easily Implemented By Early Childhood Educators. The Curriculum Includes Rich Supporting Resources Such As Preschool Friendly Math Songs And A Teachers Guide That Provides Additional Instructional Strategies And Early Math Research That Reinforces Learning Objectives. Parents Also Receive Family Activities To Conduct At Home To Supplement Lessons Learned In The Classroom. |
2021 |
| Boys,And,Girls,Clubs,Of,Northeast,Ohio,(bgcneo) |
$34,421 |
Cleveland, OH, US |
With Over Four Acres In Clevelands Morgana Bluffs Nature Preserve, Local Youth Gain Exposure To And Build On Stem Concepts Through "fun With Purpose" Activities And Experiments That Encourage Hands-on Learning And The Application Of Classroom Concepts In Math And Science Through Real-world Exploration. Activities At The Outdoor Learning Lab Include Birdwatching Using Sensory And Physical Tools To Spot Birds As Well As Learning Why Snow Happens And The Math/science Behind Each Snowflake. |
2020 |
| Bridge,Builders,Foundation |
$85,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Ahf Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Four Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2020 |
| Brotherhood,Crusade,-los,Angeles |
$55,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Ahf Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Four Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2020 |
| Cec,Stuyvesant,Cove,Park,Dba,Solar,One |
$50,000 |
New York, NY, US |
New Yorkers Are Inspired To Address Climate Change By Starting Locally In Their Homes, Schools And Parks. Through The Green Design Lab Students, Teachers And Custodial Staff In Ny School Systems Work Together To Design And Implement Feasible, Creative Ways To Reduce Their Schools Environmental Footprint As Part Of The Citys Plan To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Each School Building Serves As A Lab For Hands-on Learning About Green Technologies, Design, Engineering And Applied Science. The Program Meets National Standards In Science, Mathematics And Social Studies And Teaches Valuable Life Skills Such As Collaboration, Problem Solving And Written And Oral Communication. |
2020 |
| Center,For,Creative,Education |
$75,000 |
West Palm Beach, FL, US |
Arts Integration Serves As A Tool To Animate Curriculum To Increase Reading Levels For 100, K-3rd Grade Students Attending Five Of The Poorest Elementary Schools In Northwood Village. Cces Teaching Artists Work Alongside Classroom Teachers, Creating Lesson Plans By Incorporating An Art Form, Be It, Dance, Music, Storytelling, Etc. Together, They Team-teach Key Concepts That Can Be Difficult For Students To Master Through Traditional Teaching Methods. By Integrating The Arts With Content Areas Such As Science, Language Arts, And Math, Students Are Able To Grasp Concepts In A Creative, Memorable And Engaging Way. |
2020 |
| Charles,R,Drew,University,Of,Medicine,And,Science,(cdu) |
$55,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Ahf Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Four Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2020 |
| Children,Youth,And,Family,Collaborative,(cyfc) |
$85,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Ahf Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Four Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2020 |
| Elementary,Institute,Of,Science |
$45,000 |
San Diego, CA, US |
Serving As An Early Intervention Program, Steps-2-stem Provides Access To High-quality Stem Learning Opportunities For Students Attending All Eleven Title I Elementary Schools Within San Diegos Lincoln Cluster. Once A Week, 4th, 5th And 6th Graders From Participating Schools Rotate Through Four 55-minute Labs, Engaging In Hands-on Learning, Covering Subjects Such As Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Engineering And More. Each Session Lasts Five Weeks With The Goal Of Immersing Students In The Equivalent Of 20-25 Hours Of Stem Learning. The Aim Is To Expose Students Early And Provide A Continuum Of Services Helping To Build Strong Foundations For Stem Learning In Later Grades. |
2020 |
| Jones,Valley,Teaching,Farm |
$75,000 |
Birmingham, AL, US |
Food, Farming And The Culinary Arts Bring Learning To Life For 4,500 Pre-k-12 Students Through The Good School Food Program. Using Teaching Farms, Instructors Deliver Experiential Lessons And Projects Aligned With Academic Standards In Core Subjects Including Math, Science, Social Studies And English Language Arts. Students Develop Deeper Connections By Growing And Harvesting Food Not Only Used For Teaching, But Also Distributed To Families In Need In The Woodlawn Community. Afterschool And Summer Programming Such As Student-run Farmers Markets, Farm Clubs, Summer Camp Grow And Apprenticeships Help Provide Continual Engagement. |
2020 |
| Latinitas |
$75,000 |
Austin, TX, US |
Working To Address The Underrepresentation Of Latina Women In The Technology Field, Latinitas Offers Year-round Opportunities For Girls Ages 9-18 To Express Themselves Creatively Through Digital Media And Technology Enrichment Activities That Explore Identity, Culture And Gender. Programming Is Delivered Through After School Clubs, Stem-themed Camps, One-day Conferences Focused On Social Change And Entrepreneurship, And Coding And Journalism/digital Production Certification Programs. Girls Explore The Latest In 21st Century Learning Including Everything From Filmmaking, Graphic And Web Design, Podcasting And Photography To Coding, Drones And Virtual And Augmented Reality. Tech Literacy Workshops Are Offered To Parents And Families To Better Support Girls In Their Pursuit Of Stem Majors And Careers. |
2020 |
| Lighthouse,For,The,Blind,And,Visually,Impaired |
$55,883 |
San Francisco, CA, US |
Blind And Visually Impaired Children And Teens Are Mentored By Blind Stem Professionals And Gain Never Before Exposure To The Sciences Through Year-round Science Enrichment Activities Including General Science Exploration, Computer Coding And Environmental Science. These Programs Help Blind Students Gain Interest, Experience And Confidence That Increases Academic And Vocational Success. During Covid-19 Social Distancing Requirements, Programming Is Delivered Online Through Weekly Virtual Stem Sessions, Which Include Social Time And Campfires, Guest Speakers And Leadership Development Activities To Help Students Stay Connected To Their Blind Peers And Engaged Until In-person Services Resume. |
2020 |
| Literacy,Matters,Foundation |
$50,000 |
Minnesota, MN, US |
Designed To Empower Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade Learners With The Basic Reading, Writing And Spelling Skills To Close The Literacy Gap, The Mighty Doodle Literacy Program Meets Students Where They Are And Provides Individualized Engaging Child-friendly Literacy Instruction In A Gamified Lesson Format. Its Phonics-based And Evidenced-based Orton Gillingham Curriculum Is Presented In A Sequence Of Mini Games Designed To Engage Young Learners In A Multi-sensory, Structured, Sequential And Cumulative Learning Experience. With Real-time Tracking And Analytics Built In The Program, Teachers Can Quickly Identify Where Individual Students Need More Help And Assign Specific Tasks To Address Those Needs. Mighty Doodle Lessons Are Administered Three Times A Week And Run About 45 Minutes Per Session. |
2020 |
| Long,Beach,Education,Foundation |
$55,000 |
Long Beach, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Ahf Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Four Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2020 |
| Multi-agency,Alliance,For,Children,(maac) |
$75,000 |
Atlanta, GA, US |
Young Adults, Ages 18-24 Who Have Been In The Foster Care System Receive Technical Skills Training And Ongoing Support That Sets Them On A Path Of Self-sufficiency. Within One Year, Participants Receive Basic It Training And Work Towards Achieving Certifications That Include: Comptia A+, Project Management Professional (pmp), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (itil) And Microsoft Certified Professional (mcitp). Participants Also Receive Ongoing Support In Life Skills, Financial Literacy And Management And Other Wraparound Assistance To Help Mitigate Barriers That Could Potentially Derail Their Progress. Upon Completion, The Apprentices Are Prepared To Fill Positions Such As Field Support Analyst I, Desktop Management Analyst I, Help Desk Analyst Ii And Infrastructure Services Analyst I, Or Are Supported Through Completing A Bachelors Degree In A Related Technical And Computer Science Field. |
2020 |
| National,4-h |
$75,000 |
Chevy Chase, MD, US |
Imagine Science Is A Coalition Of Four National Youth Serving Organizations: Boys & Girls Clubs Of America (bgca), Girls Inc., National 4-h Council (n4hc)) And Ymca Of The Usa (y-usa) Who Combine Expertise And Resources To Help Bridge Stem Access And Opportunity Gaps For Under-represented Youth. The Partners Share Stem Curricula, Experienced Training And Technical Assistance For Staff In Stem, Outcomes And Data Management, Program Supplies And Fundraising Expertise And Tools. Youth In The Communities Served Benefit From Hands-on Stem Activities Integrated Into An Array Of One-time Or Multi-week Positive Youth Development Programs In Hopes Of Inspiring The Next Generation Of Scientific Thinkers And Problem Solvers. |
2020 |
| Posse,Foundation,Los,Angeles |
$55,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Ahf Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Four Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2020 |
| Reality,Changers |
$50,000 |
San Diego, CA, US |
Driven By The Belief That College Changes Everything, Reality Changers Purposely Recruits Youth From Disadvantaged Backgrounds And Sets Them On A Path To Become College Graduates. From 8th - 11th Grade, The Focus Is On Building Academic Performance, Leadership And Soft Skills So Students Are College-ready By 12th Grade. Students That Achieve A 3.5 Gpa Are Eligible To Attend Academic Connections, A 3-week, Summer Residential Program At The University Of California, San Diego (ucsd). They Gain Exposure To College Life By Living On Campus And Attending Stem Classes Taught By Ucsd Faculty And Earn College Credits. In 12th Grade, Students Are Guided Through Every Step Of The College Application Process From Researching Schools To Paying For College. The Alumni Network Keeps Students Connected And Provides Continual Support To Help Them Persist Through College And Beyond. |
2020 |
| Rocking,The,Boat,Inc |
$75,000 |
Bronx, NY, US |
Low-income High School Youth Develop The Self-confidence, Academic And Life Skills Necessary To Finish High School And Build A Brighter Future For Themselves. Students Begin The Youth Development Program In 9th Or 10th Grade And Self-select One Of Three Non-traditional Stem Tracks To Follow. In Boatbuilding, Students Study Plans To Create And Assemble Wooden Boats From Stem To Stern. Sailing Track Participants Put Theory And Navigation Techniques Into Practice, Working Towards Becoming Certified U.s. Sailing Level 1 Instructors. Using Student-built Boats, Environmental Track Students Comb The Bronx River To Collect Water Quality Data And Perform Restoration Work To Help Bring The River To Healthy Levels. |
2020 |
| Sifma,Foundation,For,Investor,Education |
$40,000 |
New York, NY, US |
With Declining Math Test Scores And New Legislation Encouraging Financial Education Across The State Of Massachusetts, Sifmas Financial Literacy Program, The Stock Market Game (smg) Is A Fun And Engaging Way To Address Both. In The Smg, 4th -12th Grade Students Are Connected To Hands-on Personal Finance, Investing And Capital Markets Curriculum While Gaining Exposure To Financial Careers. Students Receive $100,000 In Fictitious Funds To Simulate The Purchase Of Stocks, Bonds And Mutual Funds. They Study Current Events And Assess The Impacts On The Market, Particularly Focusing On Their Own Portfolios. |
2020 |
| The,Fishing,School |
$20,000 |
Washington, DC, US |
At The Fishing School, Students Learn To Fish In The Rivers Of The Mind To Build The Academic And Life Skills Necessary To Achieve Success For A Lifetime. Students In Grades 1-5 And Their Parents Are Grouped Into Cohorts Upon Enrollment And Progress Through A Multi-year Program Continuum Together. Throughout The Academic School Year And Via Summer Camp, Students Engage In Hands-on, Thematic Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics (steam) Units That Promote Creativity, Problem-solving, Critical Thinking And The Development Of Core Math And Reading Skills Through The Use Of Technology. The Student-centered Curriculum Aligns With Common Core Standards And Supports A Students Academic, Social And Emotional Development. |
2020 |
| The,Literacy,Lab |
$70,000 |
Washington, DC, US |
Young Men Of Color Who Have Recently Graduated High School Are Recruited For A Paid Yearlong, Residency-style Experience Providing Literacy Intervention To Disadvantaged Pre-kindergarten Students In Washington, Dc; Milwaukee, Wi; And Richmond, Va. Leading Men Fellows Receive Robust Coaching And Professional Development While Providing Pre-k Students Evidence-based Literacy Support. Each Fellow Is Assigned To A Single Classroom For The Entire School Year, Leading Whole Class, Small Group And One-on-one Literacy Interventions Five Days Per Week. The Aim Is Two-fold: 1) Close The Persisting Literacy Gap That Begins Widening For Impoverished Children As Early As Kindergarten And 2) Expose Young Men Of Color To A Career In Early Childhood Education, Potentially Helping To Diversify The Teacher Pipeline In The Long Run. |
2020 |
| Two-bit,Circus,Foundation |
$75,000 |
Gardena, CA, US |
Building On The Teacher Professional Development Provided Earlier This Year, Two-bit Circus Will Continue To Support Teachers In The Lynwood Unified School District (lusd) With Virtual Stem/steam Trainings And Other Resources To Use To Engage Students In A Virtual Setting. One Such Resource Are Weekly Stem Kits That Will Be Available For Parents To Pick Up, Using Lusds Drive-up And Go System. Each Kit Contains Sample Projects And Supplies That Students And Their Families Can Use In Making New Versions Of Existing Inventions, Creating New Ones Or Tackling Stem-related Challenges. These Projects Are Standards-aligned And Designed To Teach, Inspire, And Call On The Student's Inner Creativity And Critical Thinking Skills. |
2020 |
| Uncf |
$55,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Ahf Proactively Sought Eight Nonprofit Organizations To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Four Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2020 |
| Urban,Teachers |
$75,000 |
Baltimore, MD, US |
Working To Elevate The Quality Of Classroom Instruction In Urban Schools In Baltimore, Washington Dc And Dallas, Urban Teachers Recruits And Prepares Accountable And Effective Teachers Who Are Ready On Day One And Who Stay For The Long-term. Emphasis Is Placed On Recruiting Minority Teachers To Mirror The Student Population, Drawing From Their Background Experiences To Help Meet The Academic And Social-emotional Learning Needs Of Students. This Rigorous Teaching Program Includes An Up-front Residency, Masters Coursework Leading To A Degree And Two Certifications, Over 80 Hours Of One-on-one Coaching, A Four-year Teaching Commitment And A Performance Evaluation That Guarantees Effectiveness. |
2020 |
| Womens,Audio,Mission |
$25,000 |
San Francisco, CA, US |
Womens Audio Mission Strives To Change The Face Of Sound By Addressing The Underrepresentation Of Women In Creative Technology Careers. Girls On The Mic (gotm) Uses Music And Media To Inspire And Engage 2,500+ Underserved Girls (ages 11-18) From Title I Schools In The San Francisco Bay Area. Afterschool Sessions Are Held Five Days A Week And Introduce Girls To Careers In Sound Engineering. While Completing Stem Projects Like Creating And Recording Podcasts, Building Small Synthesizers And Creating Interactive Music Using Coding Apps, Girls Learn To Think Critically And Problem Solve. |
2020 |
| Centinela,Valley,Union,High,School,District |
$25,000 |
Lawndale, CA, US |
Funding Will Support Students Participating In The E-learning Supports For Seamless Education Program |
2020 |
| Lennox,School,District |
$25,000 |
Lennox, CA, US |
Funding To Support Technology For Student Improvement Program |
2020 |
| The,Long,Beach,Education,Foundation |
$25,000 |
Long Beach, CA, US |
Funding Will Support Students Participating In The Bridging The Gap: Homeless, Foster And Probation E-learning Program (specifically Those Students In The Math Collaborative Program). |
2020 |
| The,Lynwood,Partners,Educational,Foundation |
$25,000 |
Lynwood, CA, US |
Funding Will Support The Rosa Parks Elementary Stem/steam Technology Program. Funds Will Be Utilized For Apple Ipads 64gb; 10-inch Air W/wifi/cover; Any Cubic Photon Uv Lcd 3d Printer Datamation Ipad Charge/sync Cart; Robotics Kits; Macbook; Stylus Pens; Professional Development; Chromebooks; Chrome Cart; Instructional Supplies And Materials, Etc. |
2020 |
| California,Academy,Of,Mathematics,And,Science,(cams) |
$55,000 |
Carson, CA, US |
This Is One Of Eight Nonprofit Organizations Ahf Proactively Sought To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs, Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Marks Year Four Of This Long-term Initiative. |
2020 |
| Lawndale,Elementary,School,District |
$25,000 |
Lawndale, CA, US |
Funding Will Support The Distance Learning Program |
2020 |
| Auburn,University,Foundation |
$75,000 |
Auburn, AL, US |
Kids From All Walks Of Life Love Robotics And Their Involvement In Robotics Programs Has Been Shown To Increase Their Interest In Stem. Through Its Mission 200 Program, The Southeastern Center For Robotics Education (score) At Auburn University Is Working To Create New Opportunities For 3rd-8th Grade Students To Actively Engage In Vex-iq Robotics Competitions. Score Serves Urban, Rural And Under-resourced Schools In Alabama And Tennessee By Providing Materials, Crucial Teacher Training And Continuous Support For Schools Implementing Robotics Programs. Teacher Training Sessions Include Topics Such As Coding, Hosting Robotics Tournaments, Establishing Sustainable Robotics Programs, Fundraising, Summer Robotics Camps And Incorporating Robotics Into The Classroom. |
2019 |
| Biobus,Inc |
$75,000 |
New York, NY, US |
The Moment Students Board The Biobus, It Becomes An Awe-inspiring, Hands-on Discovery Zone For Minority, Female And Low-income K-12 And College Students From Under-resourced Communities Across New York City. Parked In Front Of Schools, The Mobile Research Lab Is Equipped With Research-grade Microscopes And Phd Scientists Who Engage Entire Classes Of Students And Their Teachers In Inquiry-based, Standards-aligned Hands-on Sessions. Lessons Are Offered During School, After School And During School Breaks And Typically Run 45-50 Minutes In Length, Focusing On Biology, Microscopy, Ecology And Neuroscience. Students Seeking Additional Hands-on Science Experiences May Visit The Biobus Community Labs (state-of-the-art Learning Spaces) Located In Underserved Communities. |
2019 |
| Center,For,Innovations,In,Education |
$50,000 |
Costa Mesa, CA, US |
Base 11's Newly Established Innovation Center, Installed At Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum (tam) In Compton, California, Will Offer Programs For Local Students That Will Equip Them With The Skills For Both Academic And Career Success. The Base 11 Innovation Center Features An Mit-inspired Fab Lab, Equipped With Industry-quality 3d Printers, Laser Cutters, Milling Machines And Programming Stations That Enable Users To Design And Build A Wide Variety Of Objects. Programming In The Base 11 Innovation Center Will Train Students To Use The Technology And Give Them Hands-on, Experiential Learning Projects That Help Develop 21st Century Stem Skills. |
2019 |
| Chicago,Architecture,Center |
$60,000 |
Chicago, IL, US |
Working To Foster The Next Generation Of Architects And Designers, Chicago Architect Foundation Offers A Series Of Educational Programs To Engage Underserved Young People In Steam- Specifically Urban Design And Architecture. Targeting Girls And Students From Populations Historically Underrepresented In Architecture, Construction, Engineering And Design (aced) Fields, The Suite Of Programs Include Drop-in Workshops, Online Learning, Local And National Competitions, Multi-week To Multi-year Programs And Internships. Local And Web-based Challenges And Design Competitions Give Students An Opportunity To Showcase Their Work Before Their Peers And Receive Guidance And Mentoring From Architecture And Design Professionals. |
2019 |
| Children,First,Fund,The,Chicago,Public,Schools,Foundation |
$73,762 |
Chicago, IL, US |
Summer Of Algebra Is An Opt-in, Research-based Algebra Enrichment Program Specifically Designed To Open Up Pathways Into High School Mathematics Courses For Low-income Rising 9th Grades. Targeted Students Lack Access To Such Coursework In Middle School And/or Could Benefit From Additional Support In Mathematics. Unlike The Lecture-style Format Often Used In Instruction, The Curriculum Is Modeled After Best Practice Methodologies Used In Singapore And Includes Hands-on Learning, Group Collaboration And Discussion, Real-life Examples And Applications -all In A Supportive Environment. Sessions Run Monday Through Friday For 4.5 Hours Per Day. Transportation, Supplies And Lunch Are Provided To Help Eliminate Barriers Known To Hinder Participation. |
2019 |
| College,Mentors,For,Kids |
$61,543 |
Indianapolis, IN, US |
Underserved First Through Sixth Grade Students (little Buddies) Are Paired One-on-one With College Student Mentors. The College Mentors (big Buddies) Take Ownership Of The Program By Creating, Organizing And Facilitating Weekly Lessons And Activities Focused On One Of Three Themes: 1) Higher Education And Careers; 2)culture And Diversity; And 3) Community Service. The Little Buddies' Weekly Campus Visits Give Them A Unique Opportunity Of Experiencing College First Hand, Helping Them To Develop A Joy For Learning And A College-going Mindset Early On. The Program Is Transforming The Lives Of Over 2,700 Children And 3,200 College Student Volunteers On 33 Campuses In 9 States. |
2019 |
| Elementary,Institute,Of,Science |
$30,000 |
San Diego, CA, US |
Future Innovators In Robotics Engineering (fire) Is A Suite Of Intensive Engineering And Computer Science Programs For Middle And High School Girls From Low-income Communities In Metro San Diego. In Eis Botball Team, Female Engineers Coach Middle School Girls To Design, Build And Program An Autonomous Robot To Compete In A Regional Tournament. During The 3-week Fire Summer Camp, Middle School Girls Learn To Code, Design And Build Autonomous Vehicles, Fly Drones And Visit Local Universities And Stem-related Businesses. Through Girls Take Flight, 10th And 11th Grade Girls Explore Various Uses For Drones While Learning Flight Maneuvers, Drone Regulations And Writing Code To Control A Drone To Fly Autonomously - Leading To The Culmination Of An Faa Drone Pilot Certification. |
2019 |
| Exceptional,Minds |
$50,000 |
Sherman Oaks, CA, US |
Exceptional Minds Is A Los Angeles-based Nonprofit Educational And Vocational Program That Trains Young People With Autism Spectrum Disorder (asd) In The Technical And Behavioral Skills Required For Employment In The Entertainment Industry Computer-based Fields Of Animation And Postproduction Visual Effects. This Groundbreaking Program Combines Asd Students' Computer Science Strengths And Artistic Interests With The Demand For Technological Skills In The Entertainment Industry. The Idea Is To Develop To The Fullest Degree, The Talents Of Digital Artists With Personalized Computer Sciences Instruction And An On-the-job Experience. |
2019 |
| Green,City,Force |
$75,000 |
Brooklyn, NY, US |
Through Its Service Corps Program, Green City Force (gcf) Engages Young Residents Of Public Housing In Six Or Ten Months Of Structured, Full-time National Service Related To Energy Efficiency, Waste Management, Urban Agriculture And Sustainability. Corps Members Spend Four Days A Week In The Field In Service And One Day A Week In The Classroom Training. While In Service, They Respond To Needs In Public Housing Communities, Cultivating And Distributing Fresh Produce, Building Sustainable Green Infrastructure And Reaching Residents With Sustainability Programs. On Fridays, Corps Members Train For And Take The Gpro (green Building Professional) Certification Administered By The U.s. Green Building Council And Build In-demand Employment And Technical Skills For A Range Of Sustainable Career Pathways. |
2019 |
| Kid,Smart |
$51,750 |
New Orleans, LA, US |
Arts Integration Is Used To Empower 600 K-8 Students In New Orleans Public Schools And Unlock Their Full Academic, Creative And Personal Potential. Through Kid Smart's Creative Schools Program Professional Teaching Artists Collaborate With Classroom Teachers To Co-plan And Co-teach Lessons Combining An Art Form (i.e., Theater, Dance, Visual Arts, Poetry, Etc.) With An Academic Subject Such As Science, Math, English, History, Etc. Kid Smart Supplies The Materials Needed To Deliver Lessons Twice A Week Throughout The Academic School Year. In Addition, Teachers Receive Intensive And Interactive Professional Development To Increase Their Capacity To Deliver Arts Integrated Instruction That Meets Next Generation Academic Standards And Reinforces Their Work With The Residency Artists. |
2019 |
| Larchmont,Charter,School |
$75,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Inspired By Climate Activism, Two Student-led Environmental Clubs (trash Bash And The Environmental Stewards) Are Leading The Charge To Reduce Campus Waste, Increase School-wide Awareness Of Proper Waste Management And Become A Zero Waste And Carbon-neutral School Site. Current Projects Include Completing The Conversion Of A Vacant Lot Into A Hands-on Garden And Science Lab, Upgrading An Environmental Makerspace To Repurpose Recycled Goods; Maintaining A Recycling Zone To Properly Sort, Weigh And Track Waste Then Compost It Into Nutrients For The Garden. Next, The High School Teens Have Aspirations On Developing An Indoor Sustainable Aquaponics System. |
2019 |
| National,College,Resources,Foundation |
$75,000 |
Diamond Bar, CA, US |
The National College Resources Foundation (ncrf) Carefully Designs Programs To Provide Two Key Resources Needed To Close The Gap In Academic Achievement, Workforce And Economic Disparities Among Underserved And Underrepresented Youth - Access And Opportunity. Annual Black College And Latino College Expos Serve As A Vital Link Between Minority Students And College Admissions With High School Students Receiving College Acceptance And Scholarships On The Spot. With A Focus On The Growing Aerospace Industry, The Students Think Steam Program Brings Hands-on Activities To Students In Grades K-12 Via A Steam Mobile Lab, Classroom Visits And An Annual Steam Expo. Topics Covered Include Rocketry, Aviation, Robotics, Coding, Animation, 3-d Printing And Game Design. |
2019 |
| National,4-h,Council |
$75,000 |
Chicago, IL, US |
Imagine Science Is A National Stem Learning Initiative That Harnesses And Unites The Distinct Expertise And Resources Of The: Boys & Girls Clubs Of America (bgca), Girls Inc., National 4-h Council (n4hc), And Ymca Of The Usa (y-usa). These Organizations Launched Their Imagine Science Collaboration In 2015 With The Vision That All Youth In The Communities They Serve Stand The Same Chance To Be Inspired By Informal Stem Learning And Will Go On To Become The Next Generation Of Scientific Thinkers And Problem Solvers. |
2019 |
| Reading,Assist,Institute |
$50,000 |
Wilmington, DE, US |
Americorps Members Are Trained As Reading Corps Reading Interventionists. The Reading Corps Receive 60 Hours Of Training In A Multi-sensory, Phonics-based, Explicit Sequential And Systemic Supplemental Reading Curriculum, Followed By Coaching Throughout The Year To Ensure The Fidelity Of The Program. They Work Exclusively With Tier Iii Students In Grades 1-3 Providing Highly Skilled Instructional Resources To Schools So That Academically Challenged Students Develop The Skills Necessary For Fluent Reading, Writing And Spelling. Each Corps Member Is Assigned Six Students For The School Year Or However Long The Intervention Is Needed (up To Two Years In Some Cases). Students Receive Individualized Tutoring Daily For 45 Minutes During The School Day, Outside Of The Classroom Setting. |
2019 |
| Regents,Of,The,University,Of,California,-,Uc,Irvine |
$75,000 |
Irvine, CA, US |
Math Ceo Engages Students In Math-enrichment Sessions And Builds College And Stem Career Pathways. The Program Provides Middle School Students From Santa Ana, Ca With Weekly, After-school Math Enrichment And Stem Career Presentations. These Sessions Are Held On The Uc Irvine College Campus And Are Facilitated By Volunteer Undergraduate Students. In Addition, The Program Offers An Annual Day-long Stem Fieldtrip On Campus For The Students, And Provides Parent Workshops Focused On College And Financial Aid Options. |
2019 |
| Rock,The,Street,Wall,Street |
$50,000 |
Nashville, TN, US |
Addressing The Persistent Gender Gap In Financial Professions, Rtsws Introduces Girls, Grades 10-12 To The World Of Finance. For Five Weeks, Girls Gain Exposure To Various Careers In Finance While Tackling Lessons On Savings, Investments, Capital Markets, Budgets, Stocks, Bonds And College Financial Preparedness. Female Finance Professionals Serve As Mentors And Lead Sessions Using Curriculum Developed By The University Of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. "ripped From The Headlines" News Events Also Help Keep Lessons Current And Relevant. Girls Work In Small Teams To Complete Special Projects Such As Creating Detailed Budgets And Retirement Plans For A Fictitious Client, And Researching Then Presenting Potential Stock Investments Before Financial Executives. |
2019 |
| Science,From,Scientists |
$50,000 |
Burlingame, CA, US |
Two Science-instructors Are Paired With Participating Schools To Model Stem Education Lessons Once A Week, Every Other Week Throughout The Entire School Year. Instructors Are Real Scientists Who, Through Engagement, Help Students See That Science Is "cool." Before Each Visit, The Instructor Coordinates With The Classroom Teachers To Select One Of 90+ Hands-on Lessons In Stem To Present For The Day. Lessons Cover Topics Such As Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer Technology, Engineering Design, Etc., And Include Links To Complimentary Resources To Help Increase Teachers' Stem Content Knowledge. In California, Sfs Is In 21 San Mateo County Schools Serving Approximately 3,675 Third Through Eighth Grade Students And 50 Classroom Teachers. |
2019 |
| Southern,Research,Institute |
$25,000 |
Birmingham, AL, US |
Southern Research Institute's Drone Academy Program Offers Abalanced, Blended Experience Integrating Interactive Steminstruction, Career Exposure And Training, Student Mentoring, Andpublic Safety, In A Series Of Four Week-long Summer Programs For160 High-school Students. Drone Academy Integrates Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Environmental Science, Aviation And Mathematics To Help Students Design, Build, And Fly Their Own Drone. Engineering Principles Will Lay The Foundation Of This Program By Teaching Students How To Draw Their Drone Designs Using Cad Software And Printing Them With 3d Printers. |
2019 |
| The,Science,And,Math,Investigative,Learning,Experiences |
$24,000 |
Kingston, RI, US |
Smile Provides Stem Pathways For Underserved Youth, Grades 4-12 Via Afterschool Stem Clubs. Students Meet Weekly For 1 - 2 Hours And Are Introduced To Concepts, Skills And Careers In Biotechnology, Engineering And Environmental Science. Weekly Activities And Special Projects Give Students Authentic Insights Into The Process And Excitement Of Science. Special Events/projects Include Grade-specific Challenges Where Students Connect With College Students And Professional Mentors To Solve A Real World Problem; District-wide Family Science Nights Where Students Become The Teachers And Share Their Work With Family And Friends; And A Culminating Stewardship Project (planned And Executed By The Students), Instilling A Sense Of Personal Responsibility And Benefiting Their School Community. |
2019 |
| Two-bit,Circus,Foundation |
$50,000 |
Gardena, CA, US |
Teachers In The Lynwood Unified School District Receive Professional Development In Project-based Learning (pbl), Increasing Their Comfort Level In Teaching With Open-ended Materials. The Training Sessions Incorporate The Maker Movement And The Engineering Design Process Into An Integrated Approach To Curriculum Development. With Newfound Pbl Skills In Tow, Teachers Guide Students Through A Series Of Hands-on Experiences Using A Host Of Steam Concepts And Skills, While Creating Their Own Group Steam-based Projects. Students Then Take Center Stage At Inventor's Alley, Demonstrating Their Projects At A District-wide Steam Carnival. |
2019 |
| Urban,Alliance |
$75,000 |
Washington, DC, US |
Detroit Is One Of Five Urban Cities In The Nation Where Urban Alliance Is Providing Its Flagship High School Internship Program. Sixty Underserved High School Seniors Are Selected To Participate In This Intensive, Yearlong Experience Combining Paid, Professional Internships, Job Skills Training, One-on-one Mentoring And Ongoing Post-program Support. Participants Spend Six Weeks In Pre-employment Job Skills Training Before Being Placed In Paid Internships. Interns Work Monday Through Thursdays, 12 Hours Per Week During The School Year And 32 Hours Per Week During The Summer. Each Intern Is Assigned Two Dedicated Mentors Who Provide Support To Guide The Intern's Professional Development And Post-high School Planning. On Fridays, Interns Attend Workshops To Hone Valuable Job And Life Skills, Further Preparing Them For College, Careers And Beyond. |
2019 |
| Bridge,Builders,Foundation |
$85,000 |
Lakewood, CA, US |
Ahf Proactively Sought Eight Nonprofit Organizations To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs; Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. |
2019 |
| Brotherhood,Crusade |
$55,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Ahf Proactively Sought Eight Nonprofit Organizations To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs; Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. |
2019 |
| California,Academy,Of,Mathematics,And,Science |
$55,000 |
Carson, CA, US |
Ahf Proactively Sought Eight Nonprofit Organizations To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs; Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. |
2019 |
| Charles,R,Drew,University,Of,Medicine,Science |
$55,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Ahf Proactively Sought Eight Nonprofit Organizations To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs; Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. |
2019 |
| Children,Youth,And,Family,Collaborative |
$85,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Ahf Proactively Sought Eight Nonprofit Organizations To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs; Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. |
2019 |
| Long,Beach,Math,Collaborative |
$55,000 |
Long Beach, CA, US |
Ahf Proactively Sought Eight Nonprofit Organizations To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs; Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. |
2019 |
| The,Posse,Foundation,-,Los,Angeles |
$55,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Ahf Proactively Sought Eight Nonprofit Organizations To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs; Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. |
2019 |
| United,Negro,College,Fund |
$55,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Ahf Proactively Sought Eight Nonprofit Organizations To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In Los Angeles County. Partners Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs; Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. |
2019 |
| Xaltasea |
$74,400 |
San Pedro, CA, US |
In Partnership With The Boys & Girls Club And Junior Achievement, Altasea Engages Low-income Students Living Along The Los Angeles Harbor In Exemplary, Cutting-edge Ocean Science And Exploration. Adhering To Next Generation Science Standards, Altaseas Programs Take A Deep Dive Into The Future Of Sustainable Aquaculture And Demonstrate How Stem Skills Are Applied To An Industry. The Program Begins With An Overview Of The Science And Economics Of Sustainable Aquaculture And Subsequent Classes Explore Environmental Sustainability, Engineering, Genomics, Cryogenics, Water Quality And Food Security. |
2018 |
| American,Indian,Services,(ais) |
$75,000 |
Cottonwood Heights, UT, US |
Ais Prep Program Focuses On High-achieving 7th-9th Grade Students From Title I Schools With A High Percentage Of Native Americans That Have An Interest And Aptitude In The Fields Of Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (stem). The Program Runs For Six Weeks For Three Consecutive Summers And Includes Stem Classes, Field Trips, Demonstrations, Science Competitions, Special Workshops And Guest Speakers. Math Classes Encompass A Mathematical Logic And Reasoning Foundation With An Intentional Emphasis On Application And Problem Solving. Students Also Receive An Introduction To Engineering, Learning The Basics Of Energy, Simple Machines, Light And Optics, Thermal Science, Electrical Engineering And Mechanics |
2018 |
| Biobus,Inc |
$75,000 |
New York, NY, US |
Targeting Minority, Female And Low-income K-12 And College Students, Biobus Is A Mobile Research Lab That Brings Top-notch Science Education To Under-resourced And High-poverty Communities Across New York City. Parked In Front Of Schools, Entire Classes Of Kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade Students And Their Teachers Climb On Board The Mobile Lab, Equipped With Research-grade Microscopes And Phd Scientists Who Engage Them In Inquiry-based, Hands-on Sessions. Lessons Are Offered During School, After School And During School Breaks And Typically Run 45-50 Minutes In Length, Focusing On Biology, Microscopy, Ecology And Neuroscience. Students Seeking Additional Hands-on Science Experiences May Visit The Biobus Community Labs (state-of-the-art Learning Spaces) Located In Underserved Communities. |
2018 |
| Boston,Plan,For,Excellence,In,Public,Schools,Foundation,(bpe) |
$50,000 |
Roxbury, MA, US |
Bpe Is An Education Organization Operating A Pre K-12 Pathway Of Neighborhood Based Teaching Academies-- Schools That Provide World-class Education For All Students While Training Outstanding New Teachers For Successful, Sustainable Careers As Urban Educators. The Dearborn Stem Academy, A New State-of-the-art Stem Facility Provide Students With Access To Hands-on Stem Learning Experiences That Promotes Collaboration And Real World Connections. Simultaneously The Academy Serves As A Training Site For Teacher Residents To Become Effective Math And Science Teachers In Boston Public Schools. |
2018 |
| Building,Science,Technology,Education,Partnerships,Inc,(steps) |
$25,000 |
Towson, MD, US |
Aiming To Combat Access And Persistence Gaps, Expanding Our Steps Equips Baltimores Brightest Students With The Tools To Propel Through College And Career Success. Most Participants Are Low-income And First-generation College Students, Possessing A Minimum Grade Point Average (gpa) Of 3.0 With A Demonstrated Interest In Science And Technology. Beginning In The 11th Grade And Continuing Through College Completion, Students Participate In: Junior Seminar, Exploring Stem Careers Via Monthly Hands-on Activities, Guest Speakers And Site Visits; Summer Experience, A Stem-focused Five Week Paid Internship; And College Workshops, Receiving Guidance With College And Financial Aid Applications. |
2018 |
| Classroom,Central,Inc |
$30,000 |
Charlotte, NC, US |
Classroom Central Enables Teachers To Shop, Free Of Charge For School Supplies Via Its Free Store Twice A Month Throughout The School Year. Eligible Teachers Receive Basic Stem Supplies And Materials Necessary To Enhance Their Students Ability To Excel In Math And Science-related Disciplines. These Supplies Include Compasses, Protractors, Science Books And Magazines, Graphing Paper And Science Calculators As Well As Hands-on Lesson Plans And Experiments. Teachers Who Have Difficulty Accessing The Free Store Due To Distance, Can Now Shop Via Classroom Centrals Mobile Store, Classvroom Central, Which Delivers The Supplies Directly To The High-needs Schools In The Six Districts It Serves. |
2018 |
| Consortium,For,Ocean,Leadership |
$48,908 |
Washington, DC, US |
Attracting Students From 325 High Schools In 34 States Plus The District Of Columbia, The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (nosb) Is A National High School Academic Competition And Flagship Education Program Of The Consortium For Ocean Leadership. The Program Engages The Ocean Science And Technology Community In Pre-college Education And Supports Skill-building Inand Excitement Aboutscience And The Ocean As Students Learn Principals Of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Technology, Conservation, And Policy. Other Program-related Activities Include Experiential Field Trips For Students, Professional Development For Teachers And Regular Engagement (mentoring) With Scientists. |
2018 |
| Education,Outside |
$75,000 |
San Francisco, CA, US |
Using Green Schoolyards As Outdoor Classrooms, Education Outsides Corps Members Help Approximately 17,500 Students, Grades K-5 Connect With Nature. Each Of The 47 Participating Schools Is Assigned One Corps Member Who Works Closely With Teachers To Align Garden Lessons With The Next Generation Science Standards. Corps Members Deliver Weekly Lessons Focused On Earth And Life Sciences - Making Learning Relevant As Students Get Their Hands Dirty While Learning Key Environmental Concepts And The Importance Of Growing And Eating Healthy Food. |
2018 |
| Galveston,Bay,Foundation |
$50,655 |
Houston, TX, US |
Addressing Galveston Bays Coastal Wetland Loss, Students And Teachers From Ten Schools Commit One Year To Setting Up And Monitoring Marsh Grass, Nursery Ponds On Their School Campus. Activities And Lessons Learned Throughout The Year Are Aligned With Biology And Environmental Studies Standards While Reinforcing Chemistry And Math Concepts. Bi-weekly, Students Monitor The Growth Of The Grasses, Recording Any Plant Diseases, Testing Water Quality (especially Salinity And Ph) Of The Pool Water, And Making Necessary Adjustments To The Environment As Needed. The Project Culminates With The Students Transplanting The Grasses From Their Pots To The Intertidal Regions Of The Galveston Bay Restoration Site(s). |
2018 |
| Genesys,Works-bay,Area |
$50,000 |
San Francisco, CA, US |
Underserved High School Students Are Empowered To Achieve College And Career Success Through Skills Training And Meaningful Work Experiences. During The Summer Before Their Senior Year, Students Receive 8 Weeks Of Technical Skills Training In Information Technology And Business Operations, In Preparation For A Paid, Yearlong Internship At Partner Corporations. High School Seniors Work 20 Hours Per Week, Further Developing And Refining High-demand Work Skills; And Receive Guidance In College Selection, Financial Aid Assistance And Support Services That Continue Throughout Their College Years. |
2018 |
| Long,Island,Childrens,Museum,(licm) |
$50,000 |
Garden City, NY, US |
Through A Unique School-museum Teaching Model, Long Island Childrens Museum Makes Educational Resources Available To Students, Teachers And Families. Science Learning Is Expanded Beyond The Classroom Walls, As Every First And Second Grade Teacher In The Westbury District Is Trained To Use The Museums Exhibitions To Teach Science Concepts And Engage Students In The Process Of Scientific Inquiry While Building Key English Language Arts Skills. Additionally, Licm Provides Museum Community Nights, School Family Nights And Summer Stem Kits To Promote Further Family Engagement In The Sciences. |
2018 |
| Minnesota,Computers,For,Schools,(mcfs) |
$30,000 |
Bayport, MN, US |
Minnesota Computers For Schools (mcfs) Works To Close The Digital Divide By Providing Access To Technology Resources, Stem Programming And Technology Training. In Addition To Refurbishing Computers Then Donating Them To Schools And Education Nonprofits, Mcfs Puts Youth On The Path To Lucrative Careers In It Through Its Workforce Development And Digital Literacy Programs. Core It Trains Youth In Transferable Technology Skills And Certification Leading To Internships, Employment And Further Education. The Tech For Teens Courses Help Stimulate Youths Interest In Stem And Lay The Groundwork Needed For Secondary Education And Employment In A Computer Science And/or Mathematics-related Field. |
2018 |
| Nc,State,University |
$71,627 |
Raleigh, NC, US |
Juntos (spanish Word For Together) Empowers Latino 6th-12th Grade Students And Their Families To Work Together To Gain The Knowledge, Skills And Resources Needed To Succeed In School. The Program Engages Them For A 3-5 Year Period, Fostering A College-going Mindset. Programming Is Offered Annually Throughout The Academic School Year And During The Summer And Consists Of Four Components: 1) Monthly Family Engagement Workshops For Parents; 2) 4-h Clubs Focused On Academics, Life-skills, Tutoring And Community Service; 3) One-on-one Success Coaching; And 4) A One-week Residential Summer Academy On The Nc State Campus, Giving Students A Taste Of College Life. |
2018 |
| Neighborhood,House,Of,Milwaukee,Inc |
$75,000 |
Milwaukee, WI, US |
Urban, Low-income Children, Youth And Young Adults Are Introduced To Environmental Science, Conservation And Natural Resources Careers. Students Ages 6-18 Spend Time Exploring Ecosystems, Studying Human Impacts On Natural Spaces By Participating In Conservation Efforts Such As Wildlife, Bird, And Invertebrate Counts, Invasive Plant Species Removal, And Forest And Land Management Projects. Then High School, College Students And Recent Graduates Are Placed In Paid Internships Where They Are Trained To Lead Younger Lead & Learn Participants In Environmental Education Sessions. Interns Also Receive Training On Team Building, Trauma-informed Care, College And Career Planning, Financial Literacy, 21st Century Job Skills, And Social Responsibility. |
2018 |
| Rancho,Cielo,Youth,Campus |
$25,000 |
Salinas, CA, US |
As A Center Of Learning, Economic Opportunity And Civic Re-engagement, Rancho Cielo Strives To Build Skills And Transform The Lives Of Underserved And Disconnected Youth, Ages 16-24. Through Wraparound Support Services Including Transitional Housing, Rancho Cielos Programs Are Specifically Designed To Provide Education Toward A High School Diploma, Vocational Training, Independent Living And Job Skills In Preparation For Job Placement Or Transition Into College. This Suite Of On-site Work-based Learning Programs Include: 1) Drummond Culinary Academy; 2) Rancho Cielo Construction Academy And 3) Youth Corps. |
2018 |
| Reading,Assist,Institute |
$50,000 |
Wilmington, DE, US |
Americorps Members Are Trained As Reading Corps Reading Interventionists. The Reading Corps Receive 50 Hours Of Training In A Multi-sensory, Phonics-based, Explicit Sequential And Systemic Supplemental Reading Curriculum, Followed By Coaching Throughout The Year To Ensure The Fidelity Of The Program. They Work Exclusively With Tier Iii Students In Grades 1-3 Providing Highly Skilled Instructional Resources To Schools So That Academically Challenged Students Develop The Skills Necessary For Fluent Reading, Writing And Spelling. Each Corps Member Is Assigned Six Students For The School Year Or However Long The Intervention Is Needed (up To Two Years In Some Cases), Providing Individualized Tutoring Daily For 45 Minutes During The School Day, Outside Of The Classroom Setting. |
2018 |
| Rock,The,Street,Wall,Street,(rtsws) |
$50,000 |
Nashville, TN, US |
Working To Address The Persistent Gender Gap In Financial Professions, Rtsws Introduces Girls, Grades 10-12 To The World Of Finance. For Five Weeks, Girls Gain Exposure To Various Careers In Finance As They Navigate Through Lessons On Savings, Investments, Capital Markets, Budgets, Stocks, Bonds And College Financial Preparedness. Volunteer Female Finance Professionals Serve As Mentors And Lead Sessions Using Curriculum Developed By The University Of Pennsylvanias Wharton School, In Conjunction With Ripped From The Headlines News Events. The Girls Form Small Teams To Complete Special Projects Such As Creating Detailed Budgets And Retirement Plans For A Fictitious Client, And Researching And Presenting Potential Stock Investments Before Financial Executives |
2018 |
| Rocking,The,Boat,Inc |
$75,000 |
Bronx, NY, US |
Over 200 Low-income High School Students Per Year Develop The Self-confidence, Academic And Life Skills Necessary To Finish High School And Build A Brighter Future For Themselves. Students Enter The Program In 9th Or 10th Grade, Self-selecting One Of Three Non-traditional Tracks To Follow. In Boatbuilding, Students Study Plans To Create And Assemble Wooden Boats - From Stem To Stern. Students In The Sailing Track Put Theory And Navigation Techniques Into Practice, Working Towards Becoming Certified U.s. Sailing Level 1 Instructors. While In The Environmental Track Students Collect Water Quality Data And Perform Restoration Work To Help Bring The Bronx River To Healthy Levels. Students Also Receive Social And Emotional Support Throughout High School And On Into College. |
2018 |
| Science,From,Scientists |
$40,000 |
Bedford, MA, US |
Science From Scientists Pairs Two Science-instructors With Participating Schools To Model Stem Education Lessons Once A Week, Every Other Week Throughout The Entire School Year. Instructors Are Real Scientists In The Field And Coordinate With The Classroom Teachers To Select One Of 85 Hands-on Lessons In Stem To Present For The Day. Lessons Cover Topics Such As Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer Technology, Engineering Design, Etc., And Include Links To Complimentary Resources To Help Increase Teachers Stem Content Knowledge. Parents May Also Use The Web Page To Access Simple Science Experiments To Continue Stem Engagement In The Home. |
2018 |
| Student,U |
$50,000 |
Durham, NC, US |
Student U Walks With Students And Families On An 11-year Journey, From Sixth Grade Through College, Providing Holistic Support Including Comprehensive Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development And Age-appropriate Interventions. In High School, Students Are Assigned A High School Advocate, Who Conducts Weekly Check-in Meetings, Providing Academic Advice And Support As Needed. During The Summer, 9th And 10th Grade Students Attend Classes Focused On Science, Math, Humanities And College Prep Electives While 11th And 12th Graders Are Placed In Internships With Local Businesses. Supplemental Services Include Stem-related Field Trips, College Tours, Sat/act Test Preparation, Financial Literacy Workshops, And Community Service Projects. |
2018 |
| Trips,For,Kids |
$75,000 |
Portland, OR, US |
Using Bicycles As A Platform For Engaging Underserved Youth, Trips For Kids (tfk) Exposes Youth To The Outdoors Through Trail Rides And Teach Job Skills Using Hands-on Lessons In Bike Maintenance And Safety. Tfk Has Over 75 Chapters Nationwide, Annually Serving Over 20,000 Youth Through Two Of Its Signature Programs. In Their Earn-a-bike Workshops, Kids Complete A Series Of Lessons In Bike Maintenance And Repair, While Building Credits Towards Their Own Bike And Ongoing Maintenance, Parts And Supplies. With Their Youth@work Program, Tfk Chapters Hire Participants As Paid Or Unpaid Interns, Giving Youth An Opportunity To Learn While They Earn. |
2018 |
| Xavier,University |
$75,000 |
New Orleands, LA, US |
Middle And High School Students From Across The Nation Receive A Jumpstart On College Life Through Xaviers Pre-college Summer Academic Enrichment And Social Development Programs. Ranging From Science To Math To Speech And Debate, Students Have The Unique Opportunity To Explore An Area Of Interest On A Deeper Level Through In-class Discussions, Laboratory Experiences And Cultural Explorations. To Encourage And Support Secondary School Students Participation, Xavier Offers Financial Assistance, Tutoring Services, Mentoring And Research Opportunities. Program Offerings Include: 1) Summer Science Academy Star Programs; 2) Soar (stress On Analytical Reasoning); 3)superscholar Excel And 4) Two Summer Bridge Programs Specifically Designed For Incoming Xavier Freshmen In Pursuit Of A Stem Or Pharmacy Major. |
2018 |
| Boy,Scouts,Of,America,National,Foundation |
$75,000 |
Irving, TX, US |
Breaking The Tradition Of Offering Scouting Experiences For Boys, Stem Scouts Is Coed And Engages Students In A Variety Of Industry Sectors From Aviation/aerospace To Medical/biotech To Chemical And Material Science. Sessions Are Held Weekly, Afterschool And Are Delivered Through Six-week Learning Modules That Include An Innovation Design Challenge, Where Students Rotate Through Each Of The Four Roles: Principal Investigator (pi), Co-pi, Project Manager And Technician To Solve A Problem. In The Process, Participants Develop And Learn Problem Solving, Program Management And Entrepreneurship Skills Receiving Electronic Badges For Successfully Completing The Modules. |
2017 |
| Chicago,Architecture,Foundation |
$45,000 |
Chicago, IL, US |
Teen Academy's Educational Programming Is Designed To Engage Underserved Young People In Steam- Specifically Urban Design And Architecture. Programs Include Saturday Studios, After School Matters, Newhouse & Design Competition And Teen Fellows, Where Students Learn About Architecture, Construction, Engineering And Design In Ways That Help Them To Understand How They Can Pursue Such A Career And How That Career Can Create A Better World. Local And Web-based Challenges And Design Problems Give Students An Opportunity To Showcase Their Work Before Their Peers And Engage With Architecture And Design Professionals. |
2017 |
| City,Parks,Foundation |
$75,000 |
New York, NY, US |
Through A Diverse Array Of Environmental And Science Education Programs, Including Its Four Core Programs: Learning Gardens, Seeds To Trees, Green Girls, And Coastal Classroom, City Parks Foundation Uses The Natural Landscape And Outdoor Parks In New York City To Teach Youth About Environmental Science And Stewardship Of The Resources In Their Own Backyard. These Programs Reach Approximately 2,300 Elementary Through Early College Age Students In New York City Annually. |
2017 |
| City,Year,San,Josesilicon,Valley |
$75,000 |
San Jose, CA, US |
City Year Selects And Trains Young Adults (americorps Members) To Serve As Tutors, Mentors And Role Models, Providing Individualized Support To At-risk Students While Establishing An Overall Positive Learning Environment In The Schools That Need The Most. During The School Day, They Aid Teachers By Providing Evidence-based Academic, Attendance And Social-emotional Supports. After School, They Provide Homework Help And Lead Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics (steam)-infused Activities, Enhancing Content Knowledge And Fostering Students' Abilities To Think Critically And Creatively. |
2017 |
| College,Mentors,For,Kids |
$56,000 |
Indianapolis, IN, US |
Underserved First Through Sixth Grade Students Are Paired One-on-one With College Student Mentors. The College Mentors Take Ownership Of The Program By Creating And Organizing The Weekly Lessons And Activities Focused On One Of Three Themes: 1) Higher Education And Careers; 2) Culture And Diversity; And 3) Community Service. Little Buddies (the Students) Visit Their Local College Campus Weekly, Helping Them Develop A College-going Mindset Early On. The Program Is Offered At 33 Chapters In Nine States, Serving Over 2,500 Children. |
2017 |
| Excel,Institute |
$50,000 |
Washington, DC, US |
In The Automotive Tech Ii Course, Opportunity Youth, Ages 16-25 Attend Classes In Automotive Electrical/electronics, Inside The Institutes Automotive Shop, Equipped With State-of-the-art Diagnostic Tools Found In A Typical Auto Repair Shop Environment. Students Receive Intensive Hands-on Instruction On The Disassembly, Trouble Shooting And Reassembly Of All The Vehicle Electrical/electronic Systems, Including Engine, Brake And Suspension Electronics As Well As Electronic Sensors Throughout The Vehicle. After Successfully Completing The Course And Passing Their First Ase Certification, Students Become Interns In Entry-level Automotive Service Tech Positions, Working Full-time During The Day While Continuing To Study For The Other Three Ase Certifications At Night. |
2017 |
| Figure,Skating,In,Harlem,Inc |
$75,000 |
New York, NY, US |
The Power Of Education Is Combined With The Artistic Discipline Of Figure Skating To Transform The Lives Of Underserved Girls Ages 6-18; Helping Them Achieve Academic Success, Physical Health And Emotional Well-being. Through Off-ice Education, Character Development Classes, On-ice Skating Instruction And Performance, The Programs Curriculum Integrates Biology, Physics, Math And Engineering And How It Applies To Figure Skating. Approximately 275 Girls In New York City And Another 150 Girls In Detroit Attend After School Sessions Throughout The School Year And Continue Through The Summer Program. |
2017 |
| Girl,Scout,Council,Of,Greater,New,York,Inc |
$60,000 |
New York, NY, US |
Creativity And Coding Go Hand-in-hand For Approximately 150 Middle School Girls From Ten High-need Schools And/or Nyc Housing Authority Community Centers. Through Breaking The Code, Girls Spend Two Hours Per Week For 20 Weeks, Afterschool Developing Leadership Skills, Advocacy And Storytelling Skills Through Filmmaking. Girls Write, Direct And Act In A Film Focusing On An Issue That Matters To Them And Then Use Code To Enhance It (adding Style Filters, Text, Graphics, Etc.), Gaining An Increased Confidence In Science And Math. Field Trips To Workplaces And Meeting Women Of Color Working In Stem, Who Also Serve As Mentors, Helps Supplement Their Learning And Inspires Them To Consider Careers In Stem. |
2017 |
| Hampton,City,Schools |
$75,000 |
Hampton, VA, US |
The Farm To Table Concept Comes Full Circle For The Students In Phoebus High School's Culinary Arts Science Academy With The Addition Of A Hydroponic Greenhouse. In Addition To Preparing Delectable Dishes, Students Learn About Sustainable Agricultural Practices As They Grow Their Own Fruits, Vegetables And Herbs Year-round Through The Hydroponic Greenhouse. Students Also Learn Valuable Lessons About Science, Math, The Environment And Even Business. The Community Benefits As Produce Grown By The Students Is Donated To Families In Need. |
2017 |
| Juma,Ventures |
$65,000 |
San Francisco, CA, US |
Low-income And Foster Youth Ages 16-24 In Sacramento, Seattle And Atlanta Are Provided Unique, Complementary Programming To Help Them Succeed In High School, College And Beyond. Students Begin The Program During Their Sophomore Year Of High School, Receiving Year-round Employment Consisting Of Training And Hands-on Skills Building In Customer Service, Work Readiness And Personal Responsibility. College-bound Students Receive Additional Services Such As Sat Prep; Assistance With College And Financial Aid Applications; And A College Savings Account That Is Matched, Two-to-one (for Every Dollar The Students Save) To Help Cover Unexpected College Expenses. Foster Youth Receive Assistance With Completing Their Ged And/or Enrolling In Further Education, Housing, Transportation And Mental Health Counseling. |
2017 |
| Long,Island,Childrens,Museum |
$30,000 |
Garden City, NY, US |
Science Learning Is Expanded Beyond The Classroom Walls, As Every First And Second Grade Teacher In The Westbury District Is Trained To Use The Long Island Childrens Museums (licm) Exhibitions To Teach Science Concepts And Engage Students In The Process Of Scientific Inquiry. Students Develop Problem-solving And Critical Thinking Skills Through Multiple Half-day Programs, Receiving Sustained And Repeated Access To Interactive, Creative Learning Experiences. Licm Also Provides Museum Community Nights, School Family Nights And Summer Stem Kits To Serve As Supplemental Activities To Encourage Family Engagement Around The Sciences. |
2017 |
| Mar,Vista,Family,Center |
$25,000 |
Culver City, CA, US |
Serving Economically Disadvantaged, At-risk Youth Ages 13-18 (grades 8-12), The Stem Certificate Program Runs For 10 Months After School, Covering Four Courses: Science, Technology, Engineering And Math (stem). Each Course Meets Once A Week For 5 Weeks And Begins With An Introductory Segment That Bridges The Class Subject With Instructional Activities. At The End Of Each Course, Students Complete A Project To Help Gauge Knowledge Grasped. After Finishing All Four Courses, Students Are Required To Complete A Capstone Project Of Their Choice And Present It Before Guests Attending Family Night, Earning A Stem Certificate. With This Certificate, Students Take On A Larger Role Of Instructing And Leading Younger Students In Stem Experiments. |
2017 |
| Morehouse,College |
$50,000 |
Atlanta, GA, US |
Morehouse Is The First Historically Black College/university (hbcu) And Institution Outside Of California To Become A Host Site For Lpfis Flagship Program, The Summer Math And Science Honors Academy (smash). High Potential Minority Males From Low-income Communities Are Immersed In Science, Mathematics And Technology For Three Consecutive Summers: Beginning The Summer After Their Ninth-grade Year. Participants Spend Five Weeks On The Morehouse Campus, Receiving In-depth Study In Topics Ranging From Molecular Biology To Calculus. Scholars Also Attend Saturday Sessions Throughout The Academic School Year Focusing On Computer Science; Sat Test Preparation; Individual College Application Advising; Scientific Exploration Exercises; And Tutoring Services. |
2017 |
| Project,Syncere |
$47,043 |
Chicago, IL, US |
E-cademy Includes A Saturday Enrichment Program That Takes Place During The Academic School Year And An Experiential Engineering Camp, Held During The Summer Months. The Saturday Enrichment Program Runs For 32 Weeks With Middle School Students Meeting For 4.5 Hours While High School Students Meet For 6 Hours. Through The Utilization Of The Project Lead The Way Curriculum, High School Students Who Receive High Achievement On The Built-in Assessment Tests Are Eligible For College Credit At Many Universities Around The Nation. During The Summer, High School Students Attend A Six-week Experiential Engineering Camp 5 Days Per Week For Six Hours Per Day. Students Tackle Open-ended Challenges And Work Collaboratively To Develop Solutions To A Given Problem. |
2017 |
| Reading,Assist,Institute |
$50,000 |
Wilmington, DE, US |
Americorps Members Are Trained As Reading Corps Reading Interventionists. The Reading Corps Receive 50 Hours Of Training In A Multi-sensory, Phonics-based, Explicit Sequential And Systemic Supplemental Reading Curriculum, Followed By Coaching Throughout The Year. They Work Exclusively With Tier Iii Students In Grades 1-3 Providing Highly Skilled Instructional Resources To Schools So That Academically Challenged Students Develop The Skills Necessary For Fluent Reading, Writing And Spelling. Each Reading Corps Member Is Assigned Six Students For The School Year Or However Long The Intervention Is Needed (up To Two Years In Some Cases). Students Receive Individualized Tutoring During The School Day, Outside Of The Classroom Setting, For 45-minute Sessions Daily. |
2017 |
| Rock,The,Street,Wall,Street |
$50,000 |
Nashville, TN, US |
Addressing Persistent Gender Gaps In Financial Professions, Girls In Grades 10-12 Spend Five Weeks Learning About Various Careers In Finance While Working Through Lessons In Savings, Investments, Capital Markets, Budgets, Stocks, Bonds And College Financial Preparedness. Female Finance Professionals Serve As Mentors, Leading Sessions Using Curriculum Developed By The University Of Pennsylvanias Wharton School. Ripped From The Headlines News Events Are Also Used To Help Girls Make Real-world Connections As They Work In Small Groups To Create Detailed Budgets, Retirement Plans For Fictitious Clients, And Research And Present Potential Stock Investments Before Financial Executives. Rtsws Culminates In A Field Trip To A Financial Service Firm, Bank, Or Treasury Department. |
2017 |
| Teenforce |
$45,000 |
San Jose, CA, US |
Foster Youth Receive The Skills, Habits And Work Experience To Ensure Work-readiness Upon Exiting The Foster Care System. Held On Saturdays, The Training Sessions Focus On Three Tracks: Robotics, Using The Nationally Recognized Project Lead The Way Platform; Design Thinking, Highlighting Engineering Concepts; And Coding And Web Design, Where Students Are Tasked To Build Actual Web Sites For Small Local Businesses. Another 20 Hours Is Spent Concentrating On Interview Skills, Resume Writing, Labor Law Training, Sexual Harassment Training And Workplace Etiquette, Among Other Things. After Completing Both Components, Students Receive Certificates And Become Eligible For Placement Into Paid Internships In High-tech Companies. |
2017 |
| Two,Bit,Circus,Foundation |
$75,000 |
Gardena, CA, US |
Seventh And Eighth Graders In Dallas/ft. Worth, Texas, Compton And Hawthorne, Calif., Are Provided Accessible Learning In The Arts Coupled With Solid Foundational Instruction In Stem Curricular Areas. The Intro Stem+ Art Through Project-based Learning Curricula Uses Fun, Diy Kits Containing Reusable, Scalable And Affordable Materials And Related Curriculum, Enabling Students To Create Individual Projects That Demonstrate Artistic Executions While Incorporating Electronic Circuitry. With The Electronic Fashion Kits, Students Design And Build Electronic Circuits - Producing Wearable Electronic Fashion Accessories. With The Electronic Music Kit, Students Assemble A Musical Synthesizing Robot That Can Be Expanded To Manifest Into A Musical Robot, A Piano And/or A Vocoder (a System That Reproduces Human Speech). Programming Culminates In A Mini Steam Carnival. |
2017 |
| Urban,Teens,Exploring,Technology,(txt) |
$75,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
At-risk African-american And Latino High School Boys, Grades 9-11 Participate In An Intensive 12-week Computer Science And Entrepreneurship Program That Teaches Technological Skills Like Coding And App Design As Well As The Soft Skills Necessary To Succeed In The Workplace. Offered Free Of Charge, Scla Is Held During The Summer On The University Of Southern California's Campus. Students Receive 350 Hours Of Instruction, Are Mentored By Professionals In The Information Technology Field And Participate In Other Urban Txt Programs Throughout The Year, Including Programming Workshops, Code Battles And Hustle N Code Hackathons. Scla Concludes With College Tours And Workplace Place Visits To Leading Tech Companies In Silicon Valley, Allowing Students To See Firsthand How The Skills They Learned Translate Into The Real World. |
2017 |
| Year,Up,Chicago |
$75,000 |
Chicago, IL, US |
Opportunity Youth Ages 18-24 Receive 12 Months Of Rigorous Training Which Includes Hands-on Skill Development, Professional Internships And College Credits. The First Six Months Of The Program Is Dedicated To Academic Training In The Technical Skills Associated With The Information Technology Industry, Financial Operations, Business Communications And Professional Skills Necessary To Succeed In The Corporate Workplace. During This Phase, Students Are Simultaneously Enrolled At Harold Washington College And Earn18 Stackable Credits For Their Year Up Coursework That Can Be Used Towards The Completion Of An Associate Of Arts Degree. Students Spend The Next Six Months In An Internship With A Corporate Partner, Typically Filling Desktop Support, Helpdesk Support Roles, Inbound Sales Or Entry-level Financial Analyst Positions, With Many Securing Permanent Employment At The End Of Their Assignment. |
2017 |
| Zoo,New,England |
$35,000 |
Boston, MA, US |
Youth Ages 15-18 Train To Become Interpreters, Informing Zoo Visitors About Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences And Climate Change During An Educational Six-week, Paid Internship. Throughout The Summer, Students Learn Through Teaching And Gain A Strong Understanding Of Stem Concepts By Attending Content Trainings And Practice Sessions, Shadowing Veteran Educators. Students Are Then Placed In Paid Internships (typically During The Summer), Working 25 Hours Per Week In Animal Care, Education Horticulture, Zoo Camp, Guest Services And Administrative Areas. They Are Also Attend Five Hours Per Week Of Professional Development Seminars, Covering Topics Like Conservation, Financial Literacy, Job Readiness, And College Readiness. |
2017 |
| Cal,Poly,Corporation |
$63,183 |
San Luis Obispo, CA, US |
Middle And High School Students Channel A Need For 'speed' To Create Potentially The Fastest Model Solar Car. Placed In Teams Of Six, Students Work Throughout The Academic School Year With The Help Of Their Mentors To Construct Model Solar Cars To Potentially Set A Guinness World Record For The Fastest Model Solar Car. Members Of The Most Successful Teams Are Invited For A Week-long Internship With Cal Poly's Prove Lab Where They Experience College Life And Work On A Short Project That Contributes To The Full-scale Record Vehicle. |
2016 |
| California,Luthern,University |
$29,242 |
Thousand Oaks, CA, US |
High-quality Academic Instruction Is Turned Up A Notch Through The Addition Of A Makerspace Lab, Allowing High School Students Opportunities To Tinker, Tryout Solutions, Create Prototypes And Much More. The State-of-the-art Lab Is Equipped With 3-d Printers, Laser Cutters, Soldering Machines And Other Technologies Used To Create Individually Or Together In Small Groups - Working Collaboratively With Undergraduate And Graduate Students Who Serve As "maker" Mentors. Sessions Take Place For Five Weeks During The Summer And Monthly During Saturday Sessions Held Throughout The Academic School Year, And Supplemented With Guest Speaker Series And Stem-related Field Trips. |
2016 |
| Camp,Fire,Central,Texas |
$40,000 |
Austin, TX, US |
Helping To Combat The Harmful Effects Of Summer Learning Loss, The Camp Fire Summer Stem Camp Engages 500 Children And Youth In Experiential, Hands-on Inquiry-based Stem And Environmental Science Learning Experiences. Personalized Learning Helps Address Each Students' Individual Needs With Teachable Moments Interwoven Throughout All Program Activities. Students Are Introduced To Five Themes Per Week: 1) Everyday Engineering; 2) Astronomy & Beyond; 3) Archaeology In Austin; 4) Technology In Nature; And 5) Urban Zoology. Off-site Learning Excursions Help Complement The Curriculum And Introduce Students To Various Stem Careers. |
2016 |
| College,Of,Charleston |
$74,735 |
Charleston, SC, US |
Certified And Pre-service Teachers (student Teachers) Boost Their Comfort Level In Teaching Stem By Developing Lesson Plans Using Engineering Is Elementary (eie), An Innovative Project-based Engineering Curriculum Created By The Museum Of Science In Boston. Eie Consists Of 20 Different Curricular Units, Each Focusing On A Different Field Of Engineering. Lesson Plans Draw From Charleston's Unique Farmland And Coastal Habitats And Include Field Trips And Visits From Local Experts Who Also Serve As Mentors. Teachers Deliver The Lessons To Children Attending The Free, Four-week Stem Summer Camp And Receive Hands-on Materials, Teacher Guides, Refillable Kits And Storybooks To Take Back To Their Classrooms. |
2016 |
| Grid,Alternatives |
$30,000 |
Riverside, CA, US |
Disadvantaged Youth, Ages 16-24 Gain Real-world Job Skills Through Experiential And Work-based Learning Opportunities, Exposing Them To Solar Career Options. The Program's Curriculum Combines Classroom Sessions And Hands-on Applications Through Projects, Making Learning Exciting And Challenging. Over The Course Of Six Weeks, Participants Build Upon Their Stem Knowledge - Learning And Applying Lessons On Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy - Leading To The Installation Of A Solar Electric System For Local Low-income Families. |
2016 |
| Hillsides |
$25,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
High School Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care Receive Workforce Development Training To Transition Into Self-sufficient Adults. Youth Moving On Begins With The World Of Work (wow), A 16-24 Week Course Teaching Essential Hard And Soft Skills Needed To Thrive In Today's Workforce. After Earning A Certificate Of Completion, Students Become Eligible For A 4-6 Month Paid Internship Or Job Placement With A Partner Corporation Representing, Retail, Construction, Education Industries And More. Students Also Receive Housing Assistance, Independent Living Skills, Mental Health And Other Support Services. |
2016 |
| Nj,Leep |
$75,000 |
Newark, NJ, US |
Comprehensive And Intensive Law-related Academic Programming Is Used To Increase College Access And Success For Underserved High School Students. Over The Course Of Four Years, Students Participate In Courses Centered On Law And Include Saturday Grammar And Writing, Life Skills, Act Preparation, Study Skills For College Success And Study Halls For Tutoring. During Their Sophomore, Junior And Senior Years, Students Participate In A Constitutional Law Class And Four Constitutional Law Debate Competitions (mock Court Where Students Are Required To Analyze And Argue Both Sides Of A Hypothetical Legal Issue) To Enhance Their Reasoning, Articulation And Advocacy Skills. |
2016 |
| Red,Hook,Initiative |
$75,000 |
Brooklyn, NY, US |
Urban Young Adults, Ages 18-24 Are Empowered To Bridge The Digital Divide Gap For Themselves And Their Community Through A Year-long, Paid Fellowship. Students Spend Six Months Training In Software/hardware Technology And Media Production, While Building 21st Century Soft Skills Needed In The Workplace. Skills Are Put Into Action As Students Are Commissioned To Troubleshoot Computer Issues, Design Websites Or Produce Promotional Videos For Local Businesses, In Addition To Installing, Maintaining And Promoting Red Hook's Free, Wifi Network. The Fellowship Culminates With A Three-month Internship At A Local Business. |
2016 |
| University,Of,The,Pacific |
$20,000 |
Stockton, CA, US |
Developed By Former Nasa Astronaut, Jose Hernandez, Reach For The Stars Academy Provides 6th-11th Graders With In-depth Stem Programming Free Of Charge. The Academy Is Offered For Five Weeks During The Summer, Spans Six Years And Keeps The Following Sequential Set Of Learning Experiences: Logic And Its Application To Mathematics And Introduction To Engineering (year 1); Algebraic Structures And Introduction To Physics (year 2); Introduction To Technical Writing And Introduction To Probability And Statistics (year 3); Introduction To Water Science And Introduction To Computer Science (year 4): Principles Of Flight And Aeronautics (year 5); And Stem Mentorship/job Shadowing (year 6). |
2016 |
| America,On,Track |
$75,000 |
Santa Ana, CA, US |
Brighter Futures For Children Of Prisoners Provides Strategic Intervention To Help Children Stay On The Right Track. Students Ages 7-17 Are Matched With A College Student Or Professional Who Serves As A Mentor, Providing 12 Hours Of Mentoring A Month For A Minimum Of One Year. Participants Also Receive Year-round Comprehensive Activities And Support Including Stem-based Bi-monthly Workshops, A 2-3 Day Residential Summer Camp Held On A Local University Campus And Wrap-around Services/resources For Their Families. |
2016 |
| Citizen,Schools |
$75,000 |
New York, NY, US |
The Afternoon Is Transformed Into Extended Learning Time, Dedicated To Improving Achievement In Some Of New York City's Most Underserved Middle Schools. Americorps Members Assist Students With Their Homework, Provide Enrichment Activities Focused On Math Or Literacy And Guide Students Through College And Career Explorations That Help Develop Key 21st Century Skills. Stem Professionals From Local Businesses And Civic Organizations Serve As Citizen Teachers, Engaging Students In Hands-on Stem Learning Apprenticeships Related To His Or Her Work. Following Each 11-week Apprenticeship (four Per Year), Students Teach Back What They Have Learned Before Parents, Friends And The Community. |
2016 |
| Girls,Inc,Of,Alameda,County |
$50,000 |
Oakland, CA, US |
Designed To Prepare Girls Grades 8-12 For College And Career Success, Eureka! Is An Intensive Five-year Program Focused On Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (stem). The Program Builds On Girls' Interest In Design And Environmental Issues, Allowing Them To Explore Stem Concepts To Develop Inventive Green Solutions Like A "green" Bus Or A Solar-powered Jacket Used To Charge A Cell Phone. Girls Also Explore Stem Careers Through Summer Internships, Which Is Supplemented With One-to-one Mentoring By Women Professionals, Field Trips And Bonding Exercises To Promote Sisterhood. |
2016 |
| Heart,Of,Los,Angeles,Inc,(hola) |
$35,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
The Scientific Arts Program Promotes Student-led Inquiry And Project-based Learning Through A Series Of Age-appropriate Stem Classes. Students, Grades K-12 Are Given Raw Materials And Are Guided By Do-it-yourself Engineers, Programmers And Designers To Invent And Create On Their Own; Building Their Knowledge Of Stem Concepts Along The Way. Delivered Through 10-week Sessions, These Free-of-charge Courses Include Computer Literacy And Technology Classes; Engineering; Robotics; Computer Repair; Graphic Design, Video Game Design; Circuit Bending: And Stop Motion Animation. |
2016 |
| Jumpstart,For,Young,Children,Inc |
$50,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
College Students (corps Members) And Adult Volunteers (retired Community Members) Commit For A Full School Year, Working Alongside Preschool Children To Help Develop Their Language, Literacy, Social And Initiative Skills. Teams Of Four To Eight Volunteers Spend Two Hours, Twice A Week, Engaging Preschool Children In Small Groups As Well As One-on-one. A Different Storybook Brings Weekly Scientific Themes To Life And Fun, Hands-on Activities Are Offered To Help Supplement Them. Parents Receive A Set Of The Same Storybooks, Supplemental Resources And Activities To Continue Engagement At Home. |
2016 |
| Koce-tv,Foundation,Dba,Pbs,Socal |
$75,000 |
Costa Mesa, CA, US |
Educators, Childcare Providers And Parents From Underserved Communities Receive Training And Hands-on, Easy To Use Stem Toolkits, For Use At Home Or In Pre-schools. Ready To Learn Employs A View, Read And Do Format: 1) Adults Use Quality Video Segments To Teach A Concept (view); 2) Read Aloud To The Child From A Corresponding Age-appropriate Book On The Same Topic (read); And 3) Conduct An Adult/child Activity (do). Ten Workshops Are Offered Throughout The Year, Covering Stem Topics Such As Animals, Plants, Human Body, Water, Weather, Colors, Life Cycles And A Newly Added Module On Astronomy Featuring Pbs' Ready Jet Go Series. |
2016 |
| Laura,Jeffrey,Academy |
$30,000 |
Saint Paul, MN, US |
All 140 Girls, Grades 5-8 Learn To Code And Create Their Own Apps, Games And Webpages Using Standard Math Disciplines And Free Online Platforms Such As Code.org, Hopscotch And Html. Those With An Increased Interest Form Teams Of Five And Meet For 12 Weeks, Preparing For The Technovation Challenge, A Worldwide Competition For Girls Tasked With Developing Mobile Apps To Address A Community Problem. Curriculum And Mentors Help Guide Teams Through Each Challenge Step; 1) Identifying A Societal Problem; 2) Developing An App Prototype; 3) Branding/marketing The App; 4) Writing A Business Plan And 5) Pitching Their Idea In Front Of A Panel Of Judges (investors) At The Competition Held Annually In The Spring. |
2016 |
| Urban,Ed |
$35,000 |
Washington, DC, US |
Technology Is Used To Combat High Truancy Rates And Support Student Learning In Five High-risk Middle Schools In Dc's Wards 7 And 8. Approximately 145 Students Attend Tech Clubs For 45 Minutes During Their Lunch Period, One-two Times A Week. Each Session Spans 24 Weeks And Consists Of Hands-on Computer Learning Workshops Focused On Computer Basics, Computer Repair, Coding And Creating Apps, Game Design, Web Design And Fun, But Practical Uses Of Office Applications. |
2016 |
| Education,Outside |
$50,000 |
San Francisco, CA, US |
Using Green Schoolyards As Outdoor Classrooms, Education Outside's Corps Members Help Approximately 17,500 Students, Grades K-5 Connect With Nature. Each Of The 47 Participating Schools Is Assigned One Corps Member Who Works Closely With Teachers To Align Garden Lessons With The Next Generation Science Standards. Corps Members Deliver Weekly Lessons Focused On Earth And Life Sciences - Making Learning Relevant As Students Get Their Hands Dirty While Learning Key Environmental Concepts And The Importance Of Growing And Eating Healthy Food. |
2016 |
| Genesys,Works,Bay,Area |
$50,000 |
San Francisco, CA, US |
Underserved High School Students Are Empowered To Achieve College And Career Success Through Skills Training And Meaningful Work Experiences. During The Summer Before Their Senior Year, Students Receive 8 Weeks Of Technical Skills Training In Information Technology And Business Operations, In Preparation For A Paid, Year-long Internship At Partner Corporations. High School Seniors Work 20 Hours Per Week, Further Developing And Refining High-demand Work Skills; And Receive Guidance In College Selection, Financial Aid Assistance And Support Services That Continue Throughout Their College Years. |
2016 |
| Iridescent |
$59,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Volunteer Scientists And Engineers Use Research Within Their Day-to-day Work To Design Open-ended Engineering Design Challenges That Introduce K-12 Students To The Physics And Engineering Concepts Used In The Engineering Design Process. Engineering Students From The University Of Southern California Then Serve As Mentors And Program Facilitators, Engaging Students And Their Parents In Weekly, Hands-on Science Activities In An After-school Setting. Using An Online Portal, Parents And Teachers Track Children's Progress With Projects As Well As Access Easy, Fun Experiments To Continue Student Engagement. |
2016 |
| Keep,Tampa,Bay,Beautiful |
$75,000 |
Tampa, FL, US |
Education Combined With Service Helps Provide Students Of All Ages With A More Holistic Approach To Learning. Through Presentations, K-12 Students Learn About The Tampa Bay Estuary And What Actions They Can Take To Help Protect The Local Environment. Programming Includes A Field Trip To The Florida Learning Garden Where Students See Firsthand The Practical Applications Of Sustainable Practices And Waste Reduction Concepts; And Learn How Weather And Agricultural Sensors Are Instrumental In Relaying Real-time Changes In Environmental Conditions. |
2016 |
| Knowledgeworks,Foundation |
$50,000 |
Cincinnati, OH, US |
In Partnership With Wallace Community College And The Black Belt Community Foundation, Knowledgeworks Is Working To Establish An Early College High School At Selma High School, The Only High School In Selma, Alabama. Through The Early College Model, Low-income, Underserved Students Are Equipped With A Four-year Academic Roadmap That Accelerates Them Through A Rigorous High School Course Of Study, While Simultaneously Earning Up To 60 Hours Of College Credit Or An Associate Degree- All By The Time They Graduate High School. |
2016 |
| Rocking,The,Boat |
$50,000 |
Bronx, NY, US |
Low-income High School Students Develop The Self-confidence, Academic And Life Skills Necessary To Finish High School And Build A Brighter Future For Themselves. Participation Begins In 9th Or 10th Grade, Self-selecting From One Of Three Nontraditional Tracks To Follow: 1) Boatbuilding - Study Plans To Create And Assemble Wooden Boats - From Stem To Stern; 2) Sailing - Learn To Sail By Putting Theory And Navigation Techniques Into Practice, Working Towards Becoming Certified U.s. Sailing Level 1 Instructors; Or 3) Environmental - Collect Water Quality Data And Perform Restoration Work To Help Bring The Bronx River To Healthy Levels. Wraparound Social Services Are Also Provided Throughout High School On Into College. |
2016 |
| Science,From,Scientists |
$40,000 |
Bedford, MA, US |
Two Science-instructors Are Paired With Each Participating School And Receive A Visit Once A Week, Every Other Week Throughout The Entire School Year. Instructors Coordinate With The Classroom Teachers To Select One Of 85 Hands-on Lessons In Stem To Present For The Day. Lessons Cover Topics Such As Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer Technology, Engineering Design, Etc., And Include Links To Complimentary Resources To Help Increase Teachers' Stem Content Knowledge. A Password-protected Web Page Serves As A Resource For Parents To Access Simple Science Experiments To Engage Their Families At Home. |
2016 |
| Wildcoast |
$50,000 |
Imperial Beach, CA, US |
Middle And High School Students Gain Exposure To Careers And Research Around Conserving Marine Protected Areas (mpas) Along San Diego County's Coastline. Engagement Begins With In-classroom Presentations To Educate Students On The Importance Of Mpas. Then, Students Are Taken Out On The Water To Collect Data From Three Mpas. Working In Groups Of Five, Each Team Conducts One Of Four Tasks: 1) Collect Plankton Samples; 2) Observe And Record Fish Populations; 3) Collect Water Samples And 4) Collect Data On Human Use. Teams Present Their Findings To The Group At Large And Learn How They Can Get Involved In On-going Research. |
2016 |
| Bridge,Builders |
$50,000 |
Lakewood, CA, US |
Long Term Funding Collaborative: Ahf Is Partnering With Past Grantees (8) To Work Collaboratively To Establish A Stem/steam Cradle-to-college And Career Pipeline For Young Men Of Color In South-central Los Angeles. Partners Will Pull From Existing Partnerships, Best Practices And Other Resources To Not Only Meet The Educational Needs Of Young Men Of Color, But Also Their Economic And Social-emotional Needs; Nurturing The Whole Child, While Leading Them Down A Much Needed Stem/steam Pipeline. This Is A Long-term Initiative With Funding Distributed Over A 5-year Period And Will Be Based On The Individual Organization's Needs To Support The Pipeline. |
2016 |
| Brotherhood,Crusade |
$50,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Long Term Funding Collaborative |
2016 |
| California,Academy,Of,Mathematics,And,Science,(cams) |
$50,000 |
Carson, CA, US |
Long Term Funding Collaborative |
2016 |
| Charles,R,Drew,University,Of,Medicine,And,Science |
$50,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Long Term Funding Collaborative |
2016 |
| Children,Youth,And,Family,Collaborative |
$50,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Long Term Funding Collaborative |
2016 |
| Long,Beach,Math,Collaborative,At,David,Starr,Jordan,High,School |
$50,000 |
Long Beach, CA, US |
Long Term Funding Collaborative |
2016 |
| The,Posse,Foundation,Los,Angeles |
$50,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Long Term Funding Collaborative |
2016 |
| United,Negro,College,Fund,(uncf) |
$50,000 |
Los Angeles, CA, US |
Long Term Funding Collaborative |
2016 |
| Carson,Street,Elementary,School |
$86,500 |
Carson, CA, US |
Technology Is At The Heart Of The Carson Street Elementary School's Steam Academy. In Addition To Having Access To A State-of-the-art Computer Lab, K-5th Grade Teachers And Their Students Have Access To Digital Media Resources Used To Boost Engagement And Comprehension In All Subject Matters. Nbc Learns Archives On Demand's Online Collection Of Films, Videos, Documents, Letters, Etc., Are Used To Enhance Lessons On Any Subject Matter - From Science To Engineering To Art; And Accelerated Reader, A Computerized Reading Program That Allow Students To Select Grade/age Appropriate Books, Independently Read Them And Test On What They Have Read, Accumulating Points To Earn Rewards. |
2016 |