Corporations Fund 21st Century Grant

STEM Pilot Programs for Learning Centers

Advance Excellence in STEM I Inspire Young Inventors I Cultivate the Future Workforce

Provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours with the help of NextWave STEM’s 21st Century Grant. Learning centers across the country are implementing hands-on STEM pilot programs for K-12 grade students with the help of generous funding from corporations such as Verizon and MES Lighting.

 
 

Pilot programs allow schools to integrate STEM programming in robotics, 3D technology, drones and coding, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technology at a fraction of the price. With 67% of the program being subsidized by the grant, learning center receive award-winning curriculum, instructor training and equipment for as little as $2,500 per course.

Curious about integrating STEM into your before or after school programs? 

Email us to learn more or apply for the 21st Century Grant using the form on this page.

“We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to explore STEM and emerging technologies. And our hope is that opportunities like these will ignite a passion for life-long learning.”

- Udit Agarwal, Program Director

 

To be considered for this STEM grant, please fill out this form:

Additional questions may be sent via email, if applicable.

Why NextWave STEM?

STEM Education provides opportunities to encourage community engagement and foster 21st Century Skills in learning, literacy and life. Our programs are built around real-life applications building the foundation for civic engagement, educational advancement and economic opportunity. Encourage and empower your members to create and share their creativity using emerging technologies, such as drones, robots and 3D printers.

Equity in STEM

We are here to help ensure that every child—especially the most marginalized—stays on track. We’ve helped learning centers solve immediate challenges such as offering curriculum that can be offered remotely, and long-term future plans for integrating STEM curriculum, training their instructors and purchasing classroom-ready equipment.