STEM Innovation Grant

The STEM Innovation Grant by Colocation America supports innovative STEM programs for K-12 students, offering up to $7,500 in funding. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and schools with STEM-specific programming. The grant aims to inspire youth through unique learning approaches and real-world applications of STEM knowledge. Interested parties must attend a mandatory informational call, with funding available for tools, curriculum development, and professional training.

NOTE: Step 1 is to Attend “Lunch & Learn” Mandatory Call. After each call, we will send the Grant guidelines to the email provided. These "Lunch & Learn" calls are marked above as pre proposal deadlines.
Colocation America proudly supports the development and integration of STEM learning opportunities for youth in the communities we serve. One of the ways we support these activities is by funding innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) youth programs. Youth organizations and K-12 educators with STEM programming may apply and be awarded upwards of $7,500 for their new or reoccurring program.
Purpose of Grant
The STEM Innovation Grant was created to fund programs that inspire and encourage K-12 students to pursue their interest and curiosity in STEM.
Eligible Programs:

• Our STEM Grant Selection Committee is looking to fund programs or projects that offer students:

An innovative (i.e. unique) approach to learning STEMDevelopmentally-appropriate STEM curriculum and/or resourcesActivities that support a real-life application of STEM knowledge
We support funding innovative pilot programs as well as long-proven STEM programs around the U.S.
Grant Funding:

• For the 2022 Grant Cycle, we have changed it up so check it out:

5 grants will be chosen and awarded by 5 different Colocation America Staff Members. Each of these Staff Members will have $1,500 to award to their organization of choice.In addition, the STEM Grant Committee Member will award 4-10 grants ($2,000 - $7,500 per a project).
Funds awarded through the grant may be used to in the following ways:

• Tools/Equipment
• Stipends for Staff
• Field trips
• Travel expenses (e.g. buses)
• Curriculum Development and/or Curriculum Purchase
• Professional Development

Eligibility

Eligible Organizations/Schools:Nonprofit Charitable Organizations classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service.Public School Districts, Private/Public Elementary, and/or Secondary Schools with STEM-specific programming.Please note, the grant must be written for a program/project that serves K-12 students within the U.S.Please note, one organization can be awarded through the Staff Members and the STEM Grant Committee.

Ineligibility

The following are not supported by this grant:Meals/RefreshmentsConference Fees