The San Diego Foundation (SDF) is proud to announce $750,000 in total funding for the Science & Technology Program FY23 Grant Cycle.
Donor Name: San Diego Foundation
State: California
County: San Diego County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/16/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000 – $75,000
Grant Duration: 18 months
Details:
The Science & Technology Program grant will focus on the preparation of a skilled, equitable workforce in subject areas that are specific to the needs of the San Diego region.
Goal
The Science & Technology Program supports efforts to create and expand a pipeline connecting young adults to college and career opportunities. The goal of the Science & Technology Program grant is to increase the number of historically underrepresented, high-potential students in the STEM career pipeline by providing opportunities for stipend-supported internships in advanced technical and scientific fields.
The purpose of the program, which guides the funding and makes it possible, requires that 85% of a grant award is given to students in the form of stipends that are paid directly to the program participants. These funds are not intended to cover the cost of classes, tuition, scholarships or other fees paid to the program or institution. The other 15% of a grant award can be utilized for program operational costs and/or supplies.
Strategies
The following are strategies to achieve the goal of the Science & Technology Program FY23 grant.
Applicants will be asked to:
- Increase opportunities for historically underrepresented, low-income youth and young adults to work within academic/research institutions while receiving career training and stipend support.
- Engage historically underrepresented youth and young adults in STEM career readiness and stipend supported internships that move students into advanced scientific or technical career opportunity pathways.
- Strengthen relationships between academic STEM programs or nonprofit educational providers and the local STEM business sector to increase internships and research opportunities, resulting in stipend supported placements at local STEM businesses for youth/young adults.
Grant Information
- The Science & Technology Program FY23 grant awards are expected to range from $25,000 – $75,000.
Eligibility Criteria
They seek well-established projects that:
- Will utilize these funds (85% or more) for student stipends
- Administer programs that directly support youth/young adults at no cost to them
- Serve students historically underrepresented in STEM fields. The National Science Foundation defines women, persons with disabilities, and Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaska Native communities, as underrepresented in science and engineering.
- Enhance collaboration between academic institutions and the STEM business sector (e.g., biotechnology, technology, scientific research, engineering, medical) to connect students with paid internships that facilitate local STEM career pathways
- Conduct robust outreach, training and real-world STEM experiences that engage historically underrepresented students to pursue college and career opportunities in STEM fields
- Have demonstrated experience conducting relevant programs
- Have the ability to process and distribute stipends according to California labor laws
Applicant organizations must:
- Be located and provide services in San Diego County
- Have 501(c)(3) status (or a fiscal sponsor)
- Be able to complete projects within an 18-month timeline
- Be able to offer stipends to participants
For more information, visit Science & Technology Program.
