Published: 15 Jun 2023 1,026 views
The Pratt & Whitney E-STEM Awards support promising E-STEM programs across the globe to build environmental literacy, STEM skills, and pathways to environmental careers through two funding opportunities: E-STEM Prizes and E-STEM Grants. E-STEM Prizes recognize excellence in established programs and E-STEM Grants support and enhance new programs. Learn more about the funding opportunities for the Prizes and Grants below.
E-STEM engages students in meaningful, real-world environmental problem-solving that integrates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). E-STEM is not only a philosophy of teaching that promotes interdisciplinary learning, but also inspires students to apply what they learn to help solve complex environmental issues.
For more than five decades, NAAEE has promoted excellence in environmental education throughout North America and the world. We are dedicated to strengthening the field of environmental education and increasing the visibility and efficacy of the profession. NAAEE’s influence stretches across North America and around the world, with members in more than 30 countries. NAAEE and its 56 state, provincial, and regional Affiliate organizations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico have more than 20K members across business, government, higher ... continue reading
Application Deadline | 28 Jun 2023 |
Country to study | United States |
Type | Contest |
Sponsor | North America Association For Environmental Education (NAAEE) |
Gender | Men and Women |
We are particularly looking to support applicant organizations that engage students (ages 11–22) in taking action on climate change solutions, sustainable energy, and/or sustainable aviation; work with underrepresented audiences in STEM; and use partnerships to boost their impact.
Prize winners will receive:
E-STEM Prizes Funding
A pool of $50,000 USD will be awarded in each of the following geographic regions, and may be awarded to a single or multiple programs, depending on the caliber of applications received:
E-STEM Grants Funding
Grants will be awarded in the following categories:
Geographic Categories: Each geography listed below has a funding pool of $30,000 USD. Nonprofits will be placed into geographic categories based on their headquarters location. Individual grants awarded will be between $5,000–$15,000 USD.
Special Categories: Grants of $10,000 USD are available to any organization that is working or proposes to work on projects that are focused on sustainable aviation.
Applicant organizations must:
Only submissions in English will be considered.
Once awarded, prizes winners are expected to:
DOWNLOAD THE E-STEM PRIZES RFP >
DOWNLOAD THE E-STEM GRANTS RFP >
Find RFPs translated in Spanish, French, and Polish in the Learn More section below!
All application materials are due by June 28, 2023, 11:59 PM ET.
START THE ONLINE E-STEM PRIZE APPLICATION >
START THE ONLINE E-STEM GRANT APPLICATION >
We encourage applicants to watch our Applicant Webinar that took place on June 8. This webinar covered frequently asked questions and a walk-through of the Submittable application.