The U.S. Department of State / U.S. Embassy Nassau is offering this grant to conduct a STEAM and Environment Summer Camp for Bahamian Youth.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

WHA / U. S. EMBASSY NASSAU

Notice of Funding Opportunity

Funding Opportunity Title: STEAM and Environment Summer Camp

Funding Opportunity Number: SBF50021GR3004

Deadline for Applications: August 31, 2021

Assistance Listing Number: 19.040

Total Amount Available: $10,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Embassy Nassau / Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs of the U.S. Department of

State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a

program to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) and

Environmental Education for at-risk Youth in the Bahamas. Please follow all instructions below.

Program Objectives:

In his inaugural address, President Biden stated, “We will repair our alliances and engage with

the world once again. Not to meet yesterday’s challenges, but today’s and tomorrow’s. We will

lead not merely by the example of our power but by the power of our example.”

The U. S. Department of State is working with international organizations, civil society, and

other governments to support policies and programs that conserve and restore forests; promote

sustainable agriculture and fisheries; stop illegal logging, mining, and fishing; and combat

wildlife trafficking and marine plastic pollution. These policies and programs help preserve the

planet’s natural beauty and provide economic benefits for generations to come.

Additionally, the U. S. Department of State executes public diplomacy programs that promote

the value of science to the general public. It also implements capacity-building programs that

train young men and women to become science and technology entrepreneurs, strengthening

innovation ecosystems globally. The Department’s efforts contribute to scientific enterprises that

hasten economic growth and advance U.S. foreign policy priorities.

The U. S. Embassy Nassau supports programs which empower youth and develop the cutting edge

skills essential to an efficient and capable workforce. As a result of these priorities listed

above, the objective of the STEAM and Environment Summer Camp Federal Assistance Award

(Grant) is to empower and educate underserved Bahamian Youth to join the fight against climate

change and protect their natural environment by teaching them valuable STEAM skills.

The recipient will develop a summer camp program for underserved youth (age 10-18) that

empowers young Bahamians to create solutions to the climate change challenge through STEAM

initiatives. The four goals of the STEAM and Environment Summer Camp are:

1. Foster the positive development and education of at-risk youth through exposure to

STEAM in support of environmental conservation and sustainability.

2. Inspire and empower youth to think, design, experiment and create skills and interest for

environmental and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) careers.

3. Encourage youth to pursue and create their own solutions to combating the climate

change at the local level within their communities.

4. To promote environmental and STEAM entrepreneurship among Bahamian Youth.

The selected recipient will develop a curriculum and execute a Summer Camp for at-risk

Bahamian Youth focused on developing solutions to combat Climate Change in their

communities utilizing STEAM and Entrepreneurship.

The camp activities must occur during the summer of 2021 and follow COVID-19 protocols to

ensure the safety of all participants. The funding provided for the award should cover all

programmatic expenses including stipends, equipment, materials and food for all participants.

Cost sharing and/or matching by partnering with other organizations to execute the program is

recommended but not required. Applications will be awarded additional points in the review and

scoring process for partnering with other organizations for some aspect of the program. As a

result of participating in this program, all youth should gain a greater appreciation for the

environment, for their role in combatting climate change, and for STEAM careers.

The proposed program should include a group community service project for all participants at

the end of the program; the community service project should be focused on environmental

conservation or sustainability, and the role of STEAM in combatting climate change.

Participants and Audiences:

The Participant profile for this program is at-risk Bahamian youth ages 10 – 18.