How much funding does Roots 2 STEM provide?

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When is the deadline for Roots 2 STEM?

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Who is eligible for Roots 2 STEM?

Eligible applicants: Priority given to girls, Black and Brown students, and low-income students; For advanced programs: high-performing students.

How often is Roots 2 STEM offered?

Roots 2 STEM accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Roots 2 STEM

City of Oaks Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual STEM Education Grants Grants for Youth Programs Grants for BIPOC

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Year-round STEM opportunities”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Priority given to girls, Black and Brown students, and low-income students
For advanced programs: high-performing students

Other requirements

Demonstrated interest or potential aptitude in STEM fields
For summer camps: ages 5-15
Contact: info@cityofoaksfoundation.org for application information

Overview

Roots 2 STEM: Grow the next generation of STEM leaders!

Program that provides STEM enrichment opportunities and financial assistance to underrepresented students, prioritizing girls, Black and Brown students, and students without economic resources to participate.

Focus Areas:

Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics (STEM)
Summer camps (ages 5-15)
Year-round STEM opportunities
Computer science
Science enrichment

Geographic Scope: Wake County, NC (Research Triangle Park area); priority given to southeast Raleigh and neighborhoods near elementary schools with greatest need

Target Populations:

Girls
Black and Brown students
Students from low-income families
Underrepresented students in STEM fields
High-performing students
Students ages 5-15

What They Fund:

STEM summer camp scholarships
Year-round STEM programs via local community centers
Financial assistance for high-performing students to attend programs outside their neighborhoods

Background: City of Oaks Foundation recognizes that technological advancements in Research Triangle Park create STEM workforce demands, but the area lags in developing necessary workforce. Many youths, especially girls and students of color, are underrepresented in STEM due to lack of access to enrichment and role models. The foundation addresses economic and educational barriers.