This grant supports non-profit organizations in Massachusetts to develop or expand out-of-school time life sciences education programs for students in grades 6-12, focusing on underrepresented and low-income youth. Funding up to $30,000 covers program design and implementation costs including personnel, materials, and technology. Applicants must provide detailed program plans, partnerships, evaluation, and sustainability strategies to enhance STEM skills and career awareness.
Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations in Massachusetts implementing new or expanded out-of-school time life sciences programs for grades 6-12, primarily serving underrepresented and low-income youth.