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STEM & Workforce Development Grants is sponsored by George W. Gillemot Foundation. The George W.
Gillemot Foundation provides funding to schools, universities, nonprofits, and community partners whose programs expand access to aviation, drone, and aerospace opportunities. They invest in education and workforce development to strengthen the future for students and industries in the northern Nevada community.
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George W. Gillemot Foundation Helping Curiosity Find Its Wings Northern Nevada’s future depends on the dreams we inspire today. The George W.
Gillemot Foundation exists to spark curiosity and open pathways for the next generation of aviation, drone, and aerospace leaders. From classrooms to campuses, we empower education through contributions that influence progress and create lasting opportunities. Your browser does not support the video tag.
For northern Nevada to be the pioneer in aerospace innovation, propelled by our own young leaders and visionaries. George W. Gillemot was a WWII veteran, a pilot, and a self-made entrepreneur.
Above all, he was someone who believed that hard work and curiosity could change the world. A well-traveled man, he ultimately chose northern Nevada as his home, drawn by its beauty and convinced of its immense potential to become the hub for aviation, drone, and aerospace development. His greatest legacy, though, was his generosity.
It brought the Gillemot Foundation to life, and his vision for northern Nevada continues to drive it forward. Investing in Local Students Community Story Explore Impact Community Story Explore Impact Innovation Beyond the Horizon The aviation industry is facing one of the greatest workforce shortages in its history. The pilots, engineers, and technicians who will fill that gap are sitting in northern Nevada classrooms right now.
The drone industry is one of the fastest-growing fields in modern technology, creating career paths that did not exist a decade ago. For northern Nevada's students, the opportunity is wide open. From satellites to spacecraft, aerospace is pushing the boundaries of what humanity can achieve.
Northern Nevada students are posed to help write history. Momentum for the Next Generation George W. Gillemot believed in Nevada before others did, seeing a region on the rise with growing communities and a thriving university.
The Gillemot Foundation invests in STEM education funding, aviation scholarships, workforce development grants, and more to support students in Washoe County, Carson City, Douglas County, Storey County, Lyon County, and Churchill County.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Schools, universities, nonprofits, government entities, and qualifying community organizations serving students in Washoe County, Carson City, Douglas County, Storey County, Lyon County, or Churchill County, Nevada. Eligible programs should support aviation, drone, aerospace, STEM, or workforce development initiatives. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
STEM & Workforce Development Grants is funded by George W. Gillemot Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The George W. Gillemot Foundation STEM & Workforce Development Grants is sponsored by George W. Gillemot Foundation. The George W. Gillemot Foundation provides funding to schools, universities, nonprofits, and community partners in specific northern Nevada counties (Washoe County, Carson City, Douglas County, Storey County, Lyon County, or Churchill County). Their mission is to expand access to aviation, drone, and aerospace opportunities through education and workforce development programs that inspire curiosity, expand access to STEM learning, and prepare youth for future careers in flight.
George W. Gillemot Foundation STEM & Workforce Development Grants is sponsored by George W. Gillemot Foundation. Provides funding to schools, universities, nonprofits, and community partners whose programs expand access to aviation, drone, and aerospace opportunities, with a focus on northern Nevada. Eligible initiatives include those that expand access to industry-related STEM learning, support career exploration and workforce readiness, and create meaningful educational opportunities.