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Ke Alahele Education Fund

Funder: Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB)

Purpose: To power up STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education in Maui County.

Focus Areas:

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education

  • Robotics programs

  • Digital media labs

  • Engineering technology programs

  • Science Olympiad

  • K-12 student projects and initiatives
  • Geographic Scope: Maui County (includes Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe)

    Eligibility:

  • Schools and educational programs in Maui County

  • K-12 institutions

  • Community organizations supporting STEM education
  • Funding History:

  • FY 2014: Awarded nearly $175,000 in grants

  • Sample awards: $5,000 to Akaku for Youth Broadband Education Awareness Mentoring (YBEAM) program
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 808-875-2300

  • Email: cari@medb.org

  • Address: 1305 North Holopono Street, Suite 1, Kihei, Hawaii 96753

  • Website: www.medb.org
  • Background: The fund was established by MEDB to advance STEM education throughout the county. Proceeds from annual benefit dinners and auctions fund the grants.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationk-12-schoolsstem-educationrobotics

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