NAAEE Global E-STEM Awards 2024 for Non-Profits (Up To $50,000 USD Grants)

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Does your organization engage students aged 11 to 22 in STEM topics, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to take action to advance climate change solutions, sustainable energy, or sustainable transportation? If yes, we invite you to apply for the Global E-STEM Awards! The Global E-STEM Awards are presented by Pratt & Whitney in collaboration with North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) .

This awards program supports promising programs that build and use STEM knowledge and skills in environmental learning and problem solving. Preference will be given to nonprofit organizations working with underrepresented audiences in STEM and using partnerships to boost their impact.

What is E-STEM? 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.

The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) and Pratt & Whitney believe that E-STEM is a great way for young people to build the problem solving skills needed to address today’s environmental challenges.

Global E-STEM Awards Funding Details

E-STEM Innovation Grants up to $15,000 USD each will be awarded to organizations proposing a new or expanded E-STEM project or program.
E-STEM Excellence Prizes up to $50,000 USD each will support new or expanded projects by organizations that also demonstrate excellence through their previous E-STEM programming.
A Special Grant of $10,000 USD will be awarded to one organization with proposed work focused on sustainable aviation and other transportation issues.

Global E-STEM Awards Benefits

Awardees 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.

Eligibility

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. See a full list of US sanctions here.
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 worked with students aged 11-22.
Be able to administer programs between December 2024–October 2025.
Submit applications online through Submittable by 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time on July 8, 2024 (time converter).
Only submissions in English will be considered.

Requirements for Global E-STEM Awards

Awardees are expected to:

Attend a virtual 1-hour awardee orientation in late 2024.
Evaluate and report on project activities and outcomes related to STEM interest, STEM skills, environmental literacy, and any other project-specific outcomes through a midterm and final report.
Provide periodic updates on the project’s progress throughout the award year.
Participate in quarterly opportunities to share project activities, outcomes, and lessons learned with NAAEE and Pratt & Whitney staff, fellow E-STEM Awardees, and the public (e.g., through blogs, social media, and/or other platforms).