The Service and urban National Wildlife Refuges are offering the Student Scientist Series grant to partner with organizations in improving community quality of life. This grant aims to develop STEM skills crucial for student and workforce success. Aligning with President Obama’s goals, the grant focuses on enhancing STEM education, improving teaching quality, and expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups. The closing date for applications is Aug 19, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 261528
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F14AS00387 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Student Scientist Series |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.676 — Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 09, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2014 The recipient has been selected for this award. See attached Notice of Intent to Award. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2014 The recipient has been selected for this award. See attached Notice of Intent to Award. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Relevant to a growing population of urban Americans, the Service and urban National Wildlife Refuges must lend its support, skills, services, resources and expertise to members the surrounding communities to address the needs of the community. The community needs to see the Service as an asset to them. To do this, the urban refuge needs to partner with other organizations to help improve the quality of life in the communities surrounding the refuge. Being involved in community based projects within and beyond refuge boundaries allows the Service to have an influential presence within the community. Developing high-quality skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is increasingly important for student success at all levels of education. These same skills are also crucial for workforce success, as a growing number of jobs will be located in the STEM fields or require at least some STEM skills. In the 21st century, our economy will be driven even more by contributions that come from discoveries and innovations in the STEM fields. President Obama has identified an overarching goal to improve our STEM education compared to other nations, and identified three overarching priorities to ensure more students develop the skills needed to succeed in the STEM fields: improving the quality of math and science teachers so more students have opportunities for high-quality STEM learning and are motivated to pursue STEM degrees and careers; improving undergraduate teaching practices so more well-prepared STEM students persist to a degree in these fields; and expanding STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented groups, including women and minorities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Deetta Gibbons, Admin Officer, 760-930-0168
deetta_gibbons@fws.gov Email:deetta_gibbons@fws.gov |
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