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星期四, 6月 12, 2014

麻州生命科學中心推出 STEM Equipment and Supplies Grant Program

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) is pleased to announce the launch of the fourth round of an open solicitation for capital grants to public schools for the purchase of lab equipment and supplies. This year, both high schools and middle schools are invited to apply for funding. The STEM Equipment and Supplies Grant Program enables the purchase of equipment and supplies to train students in life sciences technology and research as well as addresses a funding gap in capital dollars for public and not-for-profit workforce training and educational institutions. The program also seeks to increase student achievement and student interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), as well as support the implementation of state STEM standards.

The program has previously awarded more than $8.4 million to high schools throughout Massachusetts and leveraged more than $1 million in matching funds from the life sciences industry.

Applicants must request funding to purchase equipment and/or supplies to support STEM education that prepares students with the skills needed for future employment in the life sciences. The "life sciences" are defined in the MLSC's enabling legislation as "advanced and applied sciences that expand the understanding of human physiology and have the potential to lead to medical advances or therapeutic applications." Requested equipment and/or supplies must be used to support science (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics), technology (e.g. robotics, computer science, etc.), engineering, and/or math education and training. Earth and Space Science, as well as Allied Health training will not qualify for funding.

Funding for this round of the program is only intended for Fiscal Year 2016. Items purchased under the grant must be shipped to grant recipients between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016.

Eligible high schools, as well as community-based organizations that serve such high schools, can apply for up to $100,000 in grant funding. Applicants seeking funding of greater than $100,000 (but no more than $250,000) are required to secure matching funds, in cash or as an in-kind donation, for any amount over $100,000 from an industry partner.

Eligible middle schools, as well as community-based organizations that serve such middle schools, can apply for up to $50,000 in grant funding.
In order to be eligible, applicants must be located in Massachusetts and be one of the following:

  • Vocational technical high school (as determined by the Chapter 74 of the General Laws of Massachusetts) or a comprehensive public high school with approved vocational technical program;
  • Public high school or middle school located in a "Gateway City" as determined by Section 3A of Chapter 23A of the General Laws of Massachusetts (Click here to view a list of Gateway Cities);
  • Public high school or middle school with a student population of at least 30% that qualify for free and reduced lunch (a list of schools that meet this criterion is available upon request); or
  • Community-based non-profit organization serving schools that meet the above-stated criteria.

If your school or organization is eligible for funding through this program, please carefully review the Grant Solicitation posted on our website prior to completing the online application:www.masslifesciences.com  

Applications are due on
October 10, 2014 at Noon.

If you have questions about the program after you have reviewed the materials on our website, please send an e-mail to: equip@masslifesciences.com

Best,

Susan Windham Bannister, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
Swindham-bannister@masslifesciences.com

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