OtterCares Foundation: Innovation Station Fund Grant

Innovation Station Fund

The Innovation Station Fund provides grants to schools and nonprofits in Weld and Larimer county of Colorado for the creation of innovative, hands-on learning spaces.

What is an Innovation Station?

An Innovation Stations is a unique, hands-on space where kids can learn by doing, making and creating. A place where FAIL is an acronym for “First Attempt In Learning” and creators aren’t afraid to go back to the drawing board.

You might call yours a makerspace, a fab lab, a creation station, or something else. Whatever you call it, your space is all about helping kids learn by doing and we’d love to help you bring your dream Innovation Station to life!

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• In order to be considered for a grant through the Innovation Station Fund, the request should meet the following criteria:
• The organization is recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 public charity (public schools do qualify under their school district’s EIN).
• The materials you are requesting funding for will directly serve youth in Larimer or Weld counties
• The purpose of the request is to develop or enhance a hands-on learning space for your school or nonprofit organization that fosters creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• The Innovation Station will be accessible to a large population within your school or organization, not just for a specific class, group or club.

Ineligibility

• The Innovation Station Fund does not support the following:
• Traditional science labs.
• Technology devices or multimedia equipment that will only be used for general purposes by the organization (ex: computer carts).
• Political campaigns and/or legislative lobbying efforts.
• Reproductive choice advocacy groups.
• Direct support for individuals.
• Building/construction projects.
• General operating support/unrestricted funds.
• Travel expenses.
• Organizations redirecting funding outside of Larimer or Weld counties