Career Connect Washington - Career Launch Program
Funding Amount
Nearly $500,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Educational institutions (community colleges and similar)
- Example Award: Nearly $500,000 in agricultural equipment funded to Columbia Basin College (CBC) for student learning
Other requirements
- Organizations coordinating regional career pathways
- Contact: The STEM Foundation coordinates with ESD 123 to serve as Career Connect Washington Regional Network
Overview
Funder: Washington State STEM Education Foundation (in coordination with ESD 123)
Funding to provide educational institutions with new equipment and hands-on learning experiences aligned with current employer needs.
Geographic Scope: Washington State, with regional coordination through ESD 123
Focus Areas:
- Agricultural technology and equipment
- Career-focused technical education
- Hands-on experience with latest employer-sought technology
Eligibility:
- Educational institutions (community colleges and similar)
- Organizations coordinating regional career pathways
Example Award: Nearly $500,000 in agricultural equipment funded to Columbia Basin College (CBC) for student learning
What Washington State STEM Education Fdtn actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $90K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $15K–$50K
- By dollars: Washington 83%, New York 17%. Top recipient cities: Kennewick, WA; Middletown, NY.
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Fields of Work
- STEM education
- Workforce development
- Education
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