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Find similar grantsSTEM Access Initiative is sponsored by Kid Spark Education. The STEM Access Initiative provides hands-on STEM education to elementary and middle school students in underserved communities, helping them develop skills and mindsets that enhance their academic and social-emotional outcomes, and open doors to success in the 21st century.
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* Pre-K - 1st Grade STEM & Literacy Program * 2nd - 5th Grade STEM Program * 6th - 8th Grade STEM Program * Robotics & Coding Tutorials * Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing Tutorials * 3D Virtual Parts Library * Purchase Program Materials * Early Inventors STEM Lab * Storytime Inventing Books * Foundational Fluencies Upgrade Kit * Head Start STEM & Literacy Initiative * Bridgestone Sponsored Programs The STEM Access Initiative helps **schools and youth-serving organizations access Kid Spark programs at a reduced cost**, expanding access to meaningful, hands-on STEM learning.
Learn how to apply or support the initiative. The STEM Access Initiative provides hands-on STEM education to elementary and middle school students in underserved communities, helping them develop skills and mindsets that enhance their academic and social-emotional outcomes, and open doors to success in the 21st century.
**Select schools and informal education providers serving students from Title I or underserved communities are eligible to apply for a reduced-cost Kid Spark STEM program, which includes:** A progressive, hands-on curriculum spanning Pre-K–8th grade that integrates STEM and literacy.
Includes teacher lesson plans, student workbooks, design challenges, assessments, and interactive coding tutorials, plus newly developed renewable energy lessons. Kid Spark STEM Labs feature diverse, reusable engineering and robotics materials that effortlessly cater to various STEM concepts across multiple grade levels. These materials are sturdy, user-friendly, and perfect for collaborative learning and invention.
### Professional Learning Through targeted training and support, we ensure that educators not only gain expertise but also the confidence to implement impactful STEM learning in their classrooms or informal spaces. Kid Spark is committed to ensuring ongoing program success by providing continuous support each year.
By grade 3 or 4, most children have decided whether STEM is for them based on early exposure to STEM concepts — or lack of it. Inequity in STEM exposure leads many underserved youth to opt out of STEM fields of study and STEM careers, cutting off generation after generation of talent, ingenuity, and imagination.
The only way to close the STEM opportunity gap is to introduce children to STEM as early as possible and provide sustained STEM learning opportunities year after year. Yet most formal and informal education providers offer no STEM learning at all, particularly in low-income and underserved communities, such as rural areas or those with limited resources. ## What Does a Typical Kid Spark STEM Program Cost?
Kid Spark programs can be tailored to support early childhood, upper elementary, middle school, or a combination of grade levels, and can scale to serve groups of any size. **The examples below show two common elementary program configurations to provide a general sense of program costs**. Eligible organizations may receive a reduced-cost program through the Kid Spark STEM Access Initiative.
### 12-Student Program Example **The following configuration would serve up to 12 Pre-K - 1st grade students and 12 2nd-5th grade students at a single time.
** * x6 Early Inventors STEM Labs (Pre-K - 1st) * x3 STEM Pathways Labs (2nd - 5th) * x1 Storytime Inventing Book Collection * Printed Curriculum Booklets * Live Expert-Led Professional Learning STEM Access Initiative: 10-15% OFF ### 24-Student Program Example **The following configuration would serve up to 24 Pre-K - 1st grade students and 24 2nd-5th grade students at a single time.
** * x12 Early Inventors STEM Labs (Pre-K - 1st) * x6 STEM Pathways Labs (2nd - 5th) * x1 Storytime Inventing Book Collection * Printed Curriculum Booklets * Live Expert-Led Professional Learning STEM Access Initiative: 10-15% OFF Since launching the initiative in 2021, **Kid Spark has provided STEM learning to over 30 educational providers impacting over 20,000 students**.
Our audacious goal is to provide STEM learning to 300,000 children in underserved communities by 2027. **STEM Access Recipients** **Harry S Truman Elementary** **Conkwright Elementary** **Burns Elementary-Middle** **Moffett Public School** **See all program recipients here. ** Request ApplicationSupport The Initiative **Our work is made possible by the generous support of our partners.
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width=1500&height=514&name=image%20(6). png) ## Request an Application **Fill out the form below to request an Application for a reduced-cost Kid Spark program. ** Program of Interest (Please select all that apply)* Best describe your role?
* School or Organization Name* How did you hear about us? Eligible participants encompass public U.S. elementary and middle schools, publicly funded preschools administered by a school district, Head Starts, and non-profits serving high populations of Title 1 students. Providers offering in-school or afterschool/summer school programs are eligible to apply.
Priority is given to schools with a high percentage of underserved and underrepresented students. * - [x] I have read the eligibility requirements and am ready to apply. * * Request a Program Quote 107 West 2nd Street, Webb City MO 64870
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Schools and youth-serving organizations in underserved communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Kid Spark STEM Grants Initiative is a grant program from Kid Spark Education that funds hands-on STEM education for elementary and middle school students in underserved communities. Selected schools receive a reduced-cost Kid Spark STEM program package including a progressive Pre-K through 8th grade curriculum integrating STEM and literacy, STEM labs with engineering and robotics materials, teacher professional development, and ongoing support. Since launching in 2021, the initiative has reached over 20,000 students across more than 30 providers. Eligible applicants are schools serving Title I students, informal education providers such as after-school and summer programs, and schools in low-income or underserved communities. Awards range from $6,000 to $18,000 per school or program.
Kid Spark STEM Grants Initiative is a grant from Kid Spark Education that funds hands-on STEM education programs in schools and informal learning environments serving low-income and underserved communities. Awards range from $6,000 to $18,000 per school or program and are specifically targeted at Title I schools, after-school programs, and summer learning initiatives. Eligible applicants include K-12 schools, informal education providers, and other organizations working in low-income and underserved communities. The grant supports student access to quality STEM learning experiences that build critical thinking skills and prepare young people for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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