Pratt & Whitney E-STEM Awards

Deadline: July 11, 2022

The Pratt & Whitney E-STEM Awards(link is external) support programs that engage students in meaningful STEM learning experiences through environmental problem solving. This opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations around the world that are working to increase students’ environmental literacy, build STEM skills, and create pathways to environmental careers. Preference will be given to organizations working with underrepresented audiences in STEM and to organizations using partnerships to boost their impact.

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.

There are two categories:

• The Pratt & Whitney Global E-STEM Innovation Grants program: The Pratt & Whitney Global E-STEM Innovation Grants program will provide up to $15,000 USD funding to nonprofit organizations and their partners for new or enhanced E-STEM programs that engage students aged 11–18. Specifically, this opportunity seeks proposals for programs that engage students, particularly those considered underrepresented in STEM, in meaningful learning experiences that increase STEM skills through environmental problem solving.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant organizations must:
• Be a nonprofit organization under your country’s laws, or a nongovernmental organization who
follows other foreign government laws for charitable purposes. For example, a US organization
would be qualified under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Not be subject to US or other applicable governmental sanctions and other restrictions.
• Have a working bank account that can receive electronic funds in USD. The bank must not be
subject to US or other applicable governmental sanctions and other restrictions.
• Submit a program that works with students ages 11–18.
• Be able to administer programs between November, 2022–October, 2023.
• Submit applications online through Submittable by 11:59 PM US Eastern Time on Monday, July 11,
2022 (time converter).
Only submissions in English will be considered.

Benefits
If awarded, Grantees will receive:
• Funding to support their E-STEM programs
• Professional development and training
• Support to attend the 2023 NAAEE international virtual conference
• Peer support and networking
• Access to the NAAEE network and Pratt & Whitney nonprofit community

Requirements
Once awarded, Grantees will be responsible for the following:
• Professional Development and Networking: Before receiving funding, grantees will attend a
training focused on project planning, budgeting, and evaluation of proposed projects (October
2022). Grantees will also be asked to attend periodic networking calls during the project
implementation period to share challenges, updates, and ideas.
• Reporting: Grantees will be asked to submit a brief narrative and financial report at the midpoint of
their grant (May 2023) and at the end of their grant (October 2023).
• Lessons Learned and Project Impact: Grantees will be expected to share their program
through possible presentations at the 2023 NAAEE virtual conference, and through ongoing
informal communications updates (including photos and videos, if available). There may also be
opportunities to share their work on NAAEE platforms through blogs and social media.

• The Pratt & Whitney Global E-STEM Excellence Prize: The Pratt & Whitney Global E-STEM Excellence Prize awards up to $50,000 USD to nonprofit organizations and their partners who have demonstrated excellence in E-STEM programming. Specifically, this opportunity seeks to recognize programs that have successfully engaged students aged 11–18, particularly those considered underrepresented in STEM, in meaningful learning experiences that increase STEM skills through environmental problem solving (the “E” in E-STEM).

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant organizations must:
• Be a nonprofit organization under your country’s laws, or a nongovernment organization who follows
other foreign government laws for charitable purposes. For example, a US organization would be
qualified under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Not be subject to US or other applicable governmental sanctions and other restrictions.
• Have a working bank account that can receive electronic funds in USD. The bank must not be subject
to US or other applicable governmental sanctions and other restrictions.
• Submit a program that worked with students aged 11 -18.
• Submit applications online through Submittable by 11:59 PM US Eastern Time on Monday, July 11,
2022 (time converter).
Only submissions in English will be considered.

Benefits
Prize winners will receive:
• Funding to support their organization’s vision through E-STEM
• Global recognition of their organization’s work through NAAEE and Pratt & Whitney’s platforms
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Support to attend the 2023 NAAEE international virtual conference
• Peer support and networking
• Access to the NAAEE network and Pratt & Whitney nonprofit community

Requirements
Once awarded, Prize winners are expected to:
• Share their stories with E-STEM Award recipients by attending at least one professional
development training.
• Provide updates on programs one year after the Prize is awarded, and share photos, stories,
and videos with NAAEE throughout the year, when available. In some cases, winners may be
visited by a camera crew to capture their project work.
• Participate in the 2023 NAAEE virtual conference, with potential opportunities to present
about the project.

Application Registration Deadline: 11th July, 2022

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