Deadline: July 8, 2024
Applications are open for the NAAEE Global E-STEM Awards Program 2024. The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) and Pratt & Whitney believe that E-STEM is a great way for young people to build the problem-solving skills needed to address today’s environmental challenges. The Global E-STEM Awards program will provide funding of up to $15,000 for Innovation Grants and $50,000 for Excellence Prizes to nonprofit organizations and their partners for E-STEM programs that engage students ages 11–22.
Specifically, this opportunity seeks to recognize programs that have successfully engaged students aged 11 to 22, particularly those considered underrepresented in STEM, in meaningful learning experiences that increase STEM skills (science, technology, engineering, and math) through environmental problem-solving (the “E” in E-STEM). Since the overall goal of this program is to increase students’ environmental literacy through STEM learning, build STEM interest and skills, and create pathways to environmental careers, applicants will be asked to describe how they plan to use the funds to either replicate or expand their successful program to reach additional students.
Benefits
Awardees will receive:
- Funding to support their E-STEM programs.
- Global recognition of their organization’s work through NAAEE and Pratt & Whitney’s platforms.
- Professional development and peer learning opportunities with E-STEM awardees.
- Access to the NAAEE network and Pratt & Whitney nonprofit community.
Eligibility
Applicant organizations must:
- Be a school, academic institution, university, or an organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and not classified as a private foundation, or a nonprofit or non-governmental organization with recognized legal status in their respective foreign country that is equal to section 501(c)(3) status. You will be requested to upload documentation to prove your nonprofit status in your application.
- Not be subject to U.S. or other applicable governmental sanctions and other restrictions.
- Have a working bank account that can receive electronic funds in USD. The bank must not be subject to U.S. or other applicable governmental sanctions and other restrictions.
- Be able to demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability.
- Submit a program that worked with students aged 11-22.
- Be able to administer programs between December 2024–October 2025.
Requirements
Awardees are expected to:
- Attend a virtual 1-hour awardee orientation in late 2024.
- Evaluate and report on project activities and outcomes related to STEM interest, STEM skills, environmental literacy, and any other project-specific outcomes through a midterm and final report. Provide periodic updates on the project’s progress throughout the award year.
- Participate in quarterly opportunities to share project activities, outcomes, and lessons learned with NAAEE and Pratt & Whitney staff, fellow E-STEM Awardees, and the public (e.g., through blogs, social media, and/or other platforms).
Application
Submissions are due by 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, July 8, 2024.
For more information, visit Global E-STEM Awards.
