Deadline: 31-May-21
The U.S. Embassy Nassau / Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) and Environmental Education for at-risk Youth in the Bahamas.
Program Objectives
- In his inaugural address, President Biden stated, “We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again. Not to meet yesterday’s challenges, but todays and tomorrows. We will lead not merely by the example of our power but by the power of our example.”
- The U. S. Department of State is working with international organizations, civil society, and other governments to support policies and programs that conserve and restore forests; promote sustainable agriculture and fisheries; stop illegal logging, mining, and fishing; and combat wildlife trafficking and marine plastic pollution. These policies and programs help preserve the planet’s natural beauty and provide economic benefits for generations to come.
- Additionally, the U. S. Department of State executes public diplomacy programs that promote the value of science to the general public. It also implements capacity-building programs that train young men and women to become science and technology entrepreneurs, strengthening innovation ecosystems globally. The Department’s efforts contribute to scientific enterprises that hasten economic growth and advance U.S. foreign policy priorities.
- The U. S. Embassy Nassau supports programs which empower youth and develop the cutting-edge skills essential to an efficient and capable workforce. As a result of these priorities listed above, the objective of the STEAM and Environment Summer Camp Federal Assistance Award (Grant) is to empower and educate underserved Bahamian Youth to join the fight against climate change and protect their natural environment by teaching them valuable STEAM skills.
- The recipient will develop a summer camp program for underserved youth (age 10-18) that empowers young Bahamians to create solutions to the climate change challenge through STEAM initiatives.
The four goals of the STEAM and Environment Summer Camp are:
- Foster the positive development and education of at-risk youth through exposure to STEAM in support of environmental conservation and sustainability.
- Inspire and empower youth to think, design, experiment and create skills and interest for environmental and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) careers.
- Encourage youth to pursue and create their own solutions to combating the climate change at the local level within their communities.
- To promote environmental and STEAM entrepreneurship among Bahamian Youth.
Funding information
- Total available funding: $10,000
Participants and Audiences
- The Participant profile for this program is at-risk Bahamian youth ages 10 – 18.
Eligible Applicants
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
- Foreign Individuals
- Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions.
For more information, visit https://bs.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-announces-10000-grant-competition-for-environmental-science-education/