The Horner Foundation is accepting applications for its Out of School Time (OST) STEM Grant Program.
Donor Name: The Horner Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: Philadelphia County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/14/2022
Size of the Grant: $30,000-$40,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Detail:
The Horner Foundation has supported Out of School Time programs working directly with underserved youth aged 10-19 in the City of Philadelphia. For their 2022 funding cycle, they will focus on out-of-school time STEM programming.
Funding Focus
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math): The intention of this funding focus is to inspire members of the next generation to pursue careers in the science, technology, engineering and math sectors through programming delivered in an inclusive learning environment.
- The program may include coding, robotics, entrepreneurship, engineering and other STEM-related OST programming aimed at equipping youth with the tools necessary to thrive in a tech-driven society.
- This funding focus also includes programs that encourage leadership training and career preparation for young tech leaders, especially in underrepresented groups, including women, people of color and/or LGBTQ individuals.
Funding Information
- $30,000 to $40,000 over 2 years
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits organizations serving youth in Philadelphia County
- Emphasis on underserved youth aged 10-19 (middle and high school)
- Minimum organizational revenue at least $150,000 USD in most recent fiscal year
- Operating as a 501(c) 3 for a minimum of three years
- Demonstrated strong staff leadership and management capacity
- Organization should serve youth in on-going OST programming (as opposed to one-time events.
For more information, visit The Horner Foundation.