STEAM Educational Grant 2024 (United States)

PATHS is a program to inspire and empower LGBTQ+ youth and young adults interested in careers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) fields through storytelling by current LGBTQ+ STEAM professionals, and provides connection to the resources needed to pursue STEAM careers.

The purpose of this grant is to support LGBTQ+ individuals beginning their “paths” into a STEAM program by helping to remove financial access barriers. We understand that everyone’s journey looks different and therefore this grant is open to applicants entering STEAM through a variety of ways. To qualify for the grant you must identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and be pursuing entry into STEAM via education, career-development, training, or research in STEAM.

The PATHS Mentorship Program connects PATHS grant recipients to a network of mentors in order to ensure they have the guidance, resources, and knowledge necessary to be successful in their STEAM pursuits. PATHS STEAM Educational Grant recipients are required to participate regularly in monthly mentorship workshops. Grant recipients will be required to participate for 6 months as of receiving their grant funds, and will have the option to continue participation after completion.

Funding Information

• Applicants can apply for up to $5,000 in grant support.
• Applicants must specify intended use of grant money and will be asked to show information regarding program and supply costs.
• Decisions will be made based on understanding of financial requirements of intended use of grant.
• Grant awardees may receive a range of support up to the full amount of requested grant support.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for this grant, individuals must:
  • Identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community
  • Be 18 years or older
  • Be able to show acceptance or participation in a STEAM educational program
  • Have an address within the United States or a U.S. territory
  • Selected grant recipients must commit to participating in the PATHS Mentorship Program for a minimum of 6 months from receiving their grant funds
  • Not have received a PATHS STEAM Educational Grant in the last 2 years.
  • Agree to participate in 3 and 6 month impact surveys.
• You are eligible if you are studying at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, as well as continuing education courses at colleges, universities, and individual programs, or through a company or entity that offers STEAM skills training and certification courses.

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