NAAEE Global E-STEM Award Program 2024

The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) and Pratt & Whitney believe that the Global E-STEM Award Program is a great way for young people to build the problem-solving skills needed to address today’s environmental challenges. The Global E-STEM Awards program will provide funding of up to $15,000 USD for Innovation Grants and $50,000 USD for Excellence Prizes to nonprofit organizations and their partners for E-STEM programs that engage students ages 11–22

Specifically, this opportunity seeks to recognize programs that have successfully engaged students aged 11–22, particularly those considered underrepresented in STEM (see box), in meaningful learning experiences that increase STEM skills (science, technology, engineering, and math) through environmental problem solving (the “E” in E-STEM). Since the overall goal of this program is to increase students’ environmental literacy (see box) through STEM learning, build STEM interest and skills, and create pathways to environmental careers, applicants will be asked to describe how they plan to use the funds to either replicate or expand their successful program to reach additional students.

Benefits

Awardees will receive:

• Funding to support their E-STEM programs.
• Global recognition of their organization’s work through NAAEE and Pratt & Whitney’s platforms.
• Professional development and peer learning opportunities with E-STEM awardees.
• Access to the NAAEE network and Pratt & Whitney nonprofit community.

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Eligibility

Applicant organizations must:

• Be a school, academic institution, university, or a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (not classified as a private foundation), or a nonprofit or non-governmental organization with legal status equivalent to 501(c)(3) in their respective country. You will need to upload documentation to prove your nonprofit status in your application
• Not be subject to U.S. or other applicable governmental sanctions and restrictions. See a full list of U.S. sanctions here.
• Have a working bank account that can receive electronic funds in USD, and the bank must not be subject to U.S. or other applicable governmental sanctions and restrictions.
• Demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability.
• Submit a program that has worked with students aged 11-22.
• Be able to administer programs between December 2024 and October 2025.

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Requirements of Global E- STEM Award Program

Awardees are expected to:

• Attend a virtual 1-hour awardee orientation in late 2024.
• Evaluate and report on project activities and outcomes related to STEM interest, STEM skills, environmental literacy, and any other project-specific outcomes through a midterm and final report. Provide periodic updates on the project’s progress throughout the award year.
• Participate in quarterly opportunities to share project activities, outcomes, and lessons learned with NAAEE and Pratt & Whitney staff, fellow E-STEM Awardees, and the public (e.g., through blogs, social media, and/or other platforms).

Application for Global E- STEM Award Program

Submissions are due by 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, July 8, 2024

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