NAAEE’s influence stretches across North America and around the world, with members in more than 30 countries. NAAEE and its 56 state, provincial, and regional Affiliate organizations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico have more than 20K members across business, government, higher education, formal and non-formal education, early childhood education, science education and STEM, and other sectors of society. Their work is based on more than five decades of research about what motivates individuals, organizations, and communities to learn, take action, and create positive societal change.
Their audiences include those who reach others, including teachers and naturalists, researchers, conservationists, outdoor educators, scientists and science educators, resource and environmental managers, environmentalists, foundations and corporations, and all who care about how education and engagement can help create a more environmentally informed, committed, and active citizenry.
Their vision is to create a just and sustainable world where environmental and social responsibility drive individual, institutional, and community choices. Their mission is to use the power of education to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement to create a more equitable and sustainable future. They work with educators, policymakers, and partners throughout the world.
The Pratt & Whitney E-STEM Awards support promising E-STEM programs across the globe to build environmental literacy, STEM skills, and pathways to environmental careers through two funding opportunities: E-STEM Prizes and E-STEM Grants. E-STEM Prizes recognize excellence in established programs and E-STEM Grants support and enhance new programs.
E-STEM engages students in meaningful, real-world environmental problem-solving that integrates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). E-STEM is not only a philosophy of teaching that promotes interdisciplinary learning, but also inspires students to apply what they learn to help solve complex environmental issues.
They are particularly looking to support applicant organizations that engage students (ages 11–22) in taking action on climate change solutions, sustainable energy, and/or sustainable aviation; work with underrepresented audiences in STEM; and use partnerships to boost their impact.
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Prize winners will receive:
- Funding to support their E-STEM programs.
- Global recognition of their organization’s work through NAAEE and Pratt & Whitney’s platforms.
- Professional development and peer learning opportunities with E-STEM awardees.
- Access to the NAAEE network and Pratt & Whitney nonprofit community.
Eligibilities
Applicant organizations must:
- Be a school, academic institution, or university, or an organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and not classified as a private foundation, or a nonprofit or non-governmental organization with recognized legal status in their respective foreign country that is equal to section 501(c)(3) status. You will be requested to upload documentation to prove your nonprofit status in your application.
- Not be subject to U.S. or other applicable governmental sanctions and other restrictions.
- Have a working bank account that can receive electronic funds in USD. The bank must not be subject to U.S. or other applicable governmental sanctions and other restrictions.
- Be able to demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability.
- Submit a program that works with students ages 11–22.
- Be able to administer programs between November, 2023–October, 2024.
- Submit applications online through Submit able by 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, June 28, 2023.
Application Process
- Click apply now to apply for E-STEM prizes or grants.
Application Deadline: June 28, 2023
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