Community Grants
Solicitation Title: Community Grants
Funding Amount: $15,000
Sponsor Deadline: Friday, May 31, 2019
Solicitation Link: https://corporate.bestbuy.com/community-grants-page/
Overview
<p>The Best Buy Foundation is seeking local organizations with a demonstrated track record for building skill proficiency in technology through out-of-school time programs.</p> <p>Programs should help teens build tech skills by utilizing cutting-edge technology such as computers, digital cameras, video cameras and professional software in a wide range of areas including (but not limited to):<br>• Audio production (including music mixing & recording)<br>• Website development<br>• Computer maintenance and repair<br>• UX/UI (user experience/user interface)<br>• Digital arts such as graphic design and photography<br>• Cybersecurity<br>• Mobile & game app development<br>• 3D Animation<br>• Programing & coding<br>• Virtual Reality/ Augmented Reality<br>• Robotics<br>• Green technology</p>
Solicitation Limitations: <p>Program must operate within 25 miles of a Best Buy store or other Best Buy center of operations (e.g., warehouse, corporate headquarters, Geek Squad Service Center, etc.) to allow for Best Buy employee volunteer participation (if appropriate).</p> Other Information:<p>o Describe how a grant would help teen participants stay engaged and become increasingly fluent in technological fields while developing skills to help better prepare them for future education and career success.<br>o Describe the geographic area served by your organization/program. Include details on the challenges, issues or needs within the community that the program addresses.<br>o Specifically, describe successful engagement with economically disadvantaged and diverse populations.<br>o Incorporate artifacts – video or evidence of work produced by teens. (Optional)<br>o Program implementation plan with timeline.<br>o Desired program outcomes. Possible skills to be development can include but not limited to:<br>o 3D Design<br>o Coding/Programming<br>o Creative writing/Journalism<br>o Digital music/Audio production<br>o Emerging Technology<br>o Game Design<br>o Mobile Apps<br>o Multimedia production</p>Last Updated:
RODA ID: 590