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Science Sandbox is a grant from the Simons Foundation that funds boundary-pushing, interdisciplinary projects illuminating how science is part of culture. The program supports people and organizations who integrate science with art, music, performance, informal education, live events, and experimental media — with no ceiling on the forms that engagement can take.
Science Sandbox emphasizes partnerships with communities and voices that have been historically underserved, and prioritizes projects that reimagine what science can look like outside traditional academic settings. Grant amounts range from $25,000 to $250,000.
Eligible applicants include individuals and organizations seeking to bring scientific inquiry into everyday life, particularly those willing to push boundaries and reach communities in unexpected ways.
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We identify people and organizations who seek to inspire and partner with them to support their vision. Through our partnerships, we strive to bring to light the role scientific inquiry can play in people’s day-to-day lives while centering communities and voices that have been historically underserved. We reimagine what science can look like through innovative engagement practices.
We seek out programs and individuals who don’t see walls between science and the rest of culture, integrating art, music, performance and more. We support people who aren’t afraid to push boundaries and take their communities to incredible and sometimes unexpected places. Whether through informal education initiatives, live events or experimental media, we believe there’s no limit to the number of ways people can experience science.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: People and organizations seeking to integrate science with broader culture; emphasizes underserved communities and boundary-pushing approaches. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Science Sandbox is funded by Simons Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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