The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is inviting out-of-school time (OST) providers to develop a “STEM lab of the future” aimed at tackling solutions to the environmental crisis, with a minds-on approach and hands-on science skills.
Donor Name: Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/26/2022
Details:
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is proud to partner with the Exelon Foundation in championing science learning for high school students and in encouraging new thinking about their environment.
Goals:
- Provide high school-aged youth from traditionally under-resourced areas with access to labs with new/updated equipment.
- Encourage a deeper understanding of how technology can be leveraged to promote environmental sustainability.
- Provide opportunities to promote youth problem-solving and creativity using new technologies.
- Foster career exposure and opportunities for students in each of Exelon’s service areas.
Eligibility Criteria
They are looking for schools, charter schools and other nonprofit organizations with after-school programs that primarily serve high school students. They should also meet the following criteria:
- Focusing on the environment and issues related to the climate emergency
- Intending to build, expand or enhance a space dedicated to hands-on science, technology, engineering or math (STEM)
- Primarily serving Title I-eligible schools or populations meeting similar criteria
- Primarily functioning during out-of-school time
- Exelon customer operating in one of these areas: Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
For more information, visit Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.
