Applications Open for DiscoverE STEM Grant Opportunities

Discover Engineering is accepting applications for Engineers Week and Girl Day 2025, two grant opportunities dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators through experiential learning in the field of engineering.

Engineers Week Outreach Grants will offer grants ranging from $250 to $1,000 to "support activities and events that focus on underserved K-12 students and feature hands-on engineering experiences," according to the organization's website. Projects seeking funding must be offered in connection with DiscoverE's Engineers Week initiative and take place between Feb. 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025. Priority consideration will be given to programs, events, and activities aimed at underserved students.

Girl Day Grants will provide funding ranging from $250 to $1,000 to support events that showcase the engineering field to K-12 girls and students of marginalized gender. Applicants must offer events or activities in connection with Girl Day (part of Engineers Week) that target a majority audience of girls or students of marginalized gender ages five to 18. Events must take place between Feb. 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025. Preference is given to activities that use low-cost, everyday materials rather than pre-designed activity kits.

Applications for both opportunities are due by Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. For more information, visit the DiscoverE site.

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