Call for Proposals: Aspirations Award Affiliates Seed Fund
NCWIT is pleased to announce that the Motorola Solutions Foundation has provided sponsorship to start local Aspirations Award Affiliate programs.
How much funding is available?
Each grant is for $2000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications will be accepted from any NCWIT member or team of members (an academic institution or 501(c)3 must administer the funds) hosting a local Aspirations Award Affiliate program. Proposals from teams that will reach populations of girls severely under-represented in computing (African American, Hispanic/Latina, Native American/Alaska Native, Pacific Islander, Person with Disability) are encouraged to apply, however all proposals will be considered. There is a reserve set aside for CSTA chapters in areas not currently served by an Affiliate Award. Affiliate teams are encouraged to partner with their local CSTA chapter to seek this reserve funding. Priority will be given to programs that serve new communities.
When is the deadline and notification?
2011-12 Program Deadline: Deadline to submit is September 6, 2011. Notification date is September 9, 2011
Notifications will be sent via e-mail.
What will be expected of the Affiliate Seed Fund winners?
Winners will be expected to:
--Use the Seed Fund grant to host an Aspirations Award Affiliate program in their community
--Recognize at least 8-10 girls at an award ceremony held prior to May 31, 2012 --Submit a proposed budget --Submit a final reportHow do we apply?
Click the "Next" button to apply!