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The following organizations have demonstrated their commitment to funding science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in afterschool and informal settings.
AHF helps meet the needs of American society in the areas of youth and scientific education by awarding grants to nonprofits, while strategically assisting communities in deriving long-term benefits.
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The Brinson Foundation is a philanthropic, non-profit organization whose purpose is to support educational, public health and scientific research programs that ENGAGE, INFORM and INSPIRE committed citizens to confront the challenges that face humanity.
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Ewing Kauffman believed that investments in education should lead students on a path to self-sufficiency, preparing them to hold good-paying jobs, raise their families, and become productive citizens. The Kauffman Foundation youth education programs focus on: advancing student achievement in math, engineering, technology and science (METS); introducing students to entrepreneurship; and exploring the future of learning.
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Intel believes that young people are the key to solving global challenges, and a solid math and science foundation coupled with skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy are crucial for their success. That is why Intel gets directly involved in education programs, advocacy, and technology access to enable tomorrow’s innovators.
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Motorola supports programs to encourage science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the U.S. and around the world. The Motorola Foundation’s Innovation Generation grants provide $4 million each year to 92 K-12 education programs, that help to strengthen the U.S. position in STEM by cultivating a workforce inspired by these subjects. They directly address obstacles to achievement by engaging students — particularly girls and under-represented minorities — in the practical applications of the concepts engineers and technologists employ every day at Motorola.
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The Noyce Foundation aims to help young people become curious, thoughtful, and engaged learners. The Noyce Foundation focuses on a few key areas: improving the teaching of math, science, and literacy in public schools, developing leadership to support student achievement, education policy and research, and finally, on expanding opportunities for students to experience hands-on science in out-of-school settings.
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The goal of the Packard Foundation’s subprogram on After School Programs for Children and Youth is to ensure all elementary- and middle-school age children in California have access to publicly-sponsored after-school programs that promote positive youth development. The Foundation promotes the implementation of key elements of the California After-School Master Plan by supporting the development of a statewide technical assistance framework, building and supporting an after-school workforce, stimulating philanthropic and community connections, and encouraging local collaborations to leverage public and private funding for after-school programs.
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The S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation and the Stephen Bechtel Fund, family foundations, support well-managed non-profit organizations that provide quality programs and create significant sustained benefits in areas of special interest to the Founder and Directors. The Foundation and the Fund believe that a nation’s strength in the fields of engineering and science enables its capacity to perform, enhances its opportunities for innovation, and leads to a better quality of life for society as a whole. The Directors have a particular interest in enhancing engineering education and supporting public awareness and appreciation of the contributions made by engineering and science to society’s welfare.
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The Spencer Foundation awards research grants and fellowships and strengthens the connections among education research, policy and practice through the Spencer Forum.
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Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds non-profit partners are at the forefront of this important work. TWC is proud to support them and is always looking for exciting, new organizations we can engage in our efforts.
If you represent an organization that shares TWC’s goals and vision, you can connect with them by registering with the National After School Science Directory – a zip code searchable database containing after-school activities and resources around the country that inspires young people to develop the important science, technology, engineering and math skills they need to become the problem solvers of tomorrow.
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For the past 20 years, the Toyota U.S.A Foundation has funded K-12 educational programs that focus on the areas of math and science. Currently, they provide $2 million a year in support of various programs and partner with some of America’s leading organizations and institutions.
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Sign up at grants.gov to receive updates on all federal funding opportunities.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development.
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Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL)
Human Resource Development (HRD)
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NASA funds some after-school programming through its Office of Education. Funding sometimes comes from Informal Education [http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/about/inf_overview.html] and sometimes from Formal (K-12) Education. In addition, each of NASA’s Mission Directorates has separate funding opportunities that can support education. Sign up at NSPIRES for updates on funding opportunities across the agency: http://nspires.nasaprs.com
Finally, each of NASA’s ten field centers has programs that support education. Find the Center that covers your region for more information about local support: http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/centers/index.html
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NOAA’s Vision is of an informed society that uses a comprehensive understanding of the role of the ocean, coasts, and atmosphere in the global ecosystem to make the best social and economic decisions.
NOAA’s education mission is to advance environmental literacy and promote a diverse workforce in ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, weather, and climate sciences, encouraging stewardship and increasing informed decision making for the Nation.
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The U.S. Department of Education supports research projects, systemic education reform, and direct programming.
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Grantmakers for Education strengthens education philanthropy by encouraging member organizations to share best practices, learn of new developments, and advance alignment and collaboration among funders.
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The TASC Funding Opportunities Database provides after-school practitioners and all those who work with young people with the latest public and private funding information, including ongoing funding sources, as well as time sensitive RFPs.
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The Afterschool Alliance has put together a list of funding resources specific to STEM in afterschool. In addition, their website has information on general funding for afterschool.
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