Google RISE STEM and Computer Science Award

Awards up to $50,000 for STEM and computer science programs

Available Funds/Award: $15,000 to $50,000

Opens: Aug. 1, 2013

Proposals Due: Sept. 30, 2013

Final Applications Due: Sept. 30, 2013

Winners Chosen: December 2013

Recurring? Annually

Granting Organization: Google

Description: The Google “Google RISE Awards are designed to support organizations that promote access to Computer Science education and give students aged 7-18 the opportunity to become creators - and not just consumers - of tomorrow’s technological innovations.”

Requirements: Apply Online

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations with computer science or STEM programs

Application Link: http://www.google.com/edu/

Additional Information Link: http://www.google.com/

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