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Applied Materials Foundation Generation Girl Initiative is a grant from the Applied Materials Foundation that funds U.S. nonprofit organizations working to strengthen girls' self-efficacy, confidence, and interest in STEM careers. The Generation Girl program partners with nonprofits to deliver hands-on STEM experiences that encourage girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as pathways to their future.
The initiative prioritizes building awareness, interest, and competency among girls through engaging and culturally relevant programming. Eligible applicants are U.S. nonprofit organizations invited to apply — this is an invitation-only program. Award amounts are not publicly specified.
Organizations must demonstrate alignment with Applied Materials Foundation's STEM education mission.
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html#) **Products & Technologies** * Corporate Responsibility * Applied Materials EPIC Center Silicon Valley * Students and Early Career Encouraging Girls to Pursue their Dreams All children, regardless of gender, race or income level, should be able to pursue their dreams. Generation Girl®, an initiative of the Applied Materials Foundation, is working to make sure that all girls have the opportunity to reach their potential.
We are engaging with nonprofit organizations throughout the United States to help girls gain the confidence, skills and opportunities they need to succeed in any path they choose. Our grantees are working with girls, especially low-income girls and girls of color, to increase girls’ empowerment, facilitate leadership development, and provide access to high quality afterschool enrichment programs, including STEM.
## Mission Unstoppable: Girls Belong in STEM! A key part of Generation Girl is introducing more girls to STEM. Check out this episode of the hit CBS show Mission Unstoppable, where an Applied engineer introduces grantee, Techbridge Girls, to the exciting world of Applied Materials.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. nonprofit organizations by invitation only. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applied Materials Foundation Generation Girl Initiative is funded by Applied Materials Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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