Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

SD2 Illumina STEM Educators Award

Funder: San Diego Squared (SD2) in partnership with Illumina Foundation

Award Amount: $5,000 per award

Number of Awards: 2 available per academic year

Geographic Scope: San Diego County region

Target Audience: Underrepresented educators currently teaching junior high or high school STEM classes

Focus Areas:

  • Support for innovative educators who want to invest in their students

  • Creating lasting impact in STEM education

  • Empowering underrepresented students in STEM
  • Eligibility:

  • Underrepresented educators

  • Currently teaching junior high or high school STEM classes

  • In San Diego County region
  • Background:
    The award is motivated by SD2's desire to invest in educators as a catalyst to illuminating a path into STEM for students with untapped potential. Examples of use include purchasing materials and equipment for hands-on engineering experiences, classroom improvements, and program development.

    Contact: H. Puentes, h@sd2.org

    Website: sd2.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Visit the application link provided on SD2's website
    2. Complete the award application form
    3. Submit application materials

    Required Materials: Not specified in available materials

    Submission Format: Online application

    Note: Specific application details, narrative questions, and deadlines not provided in source materials.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    stem-educationscience-teachersteacher-development

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