"Beckman Family" Awardee Community Support Grants - Beckman Foundation
Supports hands-on, technology-focused STEM/STEAM projects for local youth led by Beckman awardees volunteering in community organizations.
Funder: Beckman Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (requests accepted anytime; submit at least 3 months before project start)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; annual program budget approx. $15,000 (FY24)
Summary: Supports Beckman awardees and committee members volunteering in youth STEM/STEAM organizations to deliver hands-on, technology-driven projects for local youth.
Key Information: Applicants must be current/former Beckman awardees or Executive Committee members actively volunteering with a U.S. youth STEM/STEAM nonprofit.
Description
The Beckman Family Awardee Community Support Grants program provides small grants to current and former Beckman Foundation awardees and Executive Committee members who are actively engaged as volunteers or board members in youth STEM/STEAM organizations in their local communities. The program aims to build organizational capacity, increase access to STEM/STEAM opportunities, and support stand-alone projects, events, or activities that encourage hands-on science, technology engagement, and promote the Beckmans’ legacy of innovation among youth (defined as individuals 17 years old or younger).
