STEM Education Proposal
Solicitation Title: STEM Education Proposal
Funding Amount: $25,000 or above.
Sponsor Deadline: Friday, May 12, 2017
Solicitation Link: http://www.gm.com/company/giving-back/apply-here.html
Overview
<p>We are inviting proposals that will help scale strong evidence-based solutions, strive to innovate and push boundaries to achieve the following STEM outcomes: Desired Social Outcomes of Projects:<br> Increase the number of students who earn a degree in STEM that matches market needs<br> Increase the presence, achievement and persistence levels for underrepresented minorities in STEM field<br> Increase the supply of qualified teachers for teacher training in STEM-related subjects<br>The outcomes above have been carefully developed and defined through a methodic, research-based process. We<br>have analyzed the landscape within the focus areas to – a) understand key system data points b) identify pain points<br>that deserve our attention and resources c) filter the root causes that give rise to such challenges d) combed through<br>a myriad of innovative and evidence-based programs to identify the specific component(s) that could address the specific pain points</p>
Other Information:<p>All incoming proposals are evaluated against each other and assessed across the following areas. a) Program Need: The organization must establish a clear and compelling need for the proposed intervention and its link to the challenge(s) identified. b) Budget: The organization must provide a complete and accurate budget with a clear narrative that links to the activities in the program, all other sources of funding should also be included. c) Program Implementation Plan: The implementation plan should incorporate a detailed activity narrative along with clear and logical steps that connect activities to the program and selected outcomes. The logic model should be detailed and captures the flow of the program from input to outcome stage. d) Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: The monitoring and evaluation plan should provide key details on the expected impact of the program and set clear targets to measure progress towards outcomes. e) Organization’s Capacity to Deliver: The grant seeking organization should be able to demonstrate the capacity to successfully implement the program through staff skills, knowledge and capabilities and a track record of implementing successful projects. In addition to the above criteria, each proposal will be evaluated on overall merit and quality of submission for ALL components of the proposal.</p>Last Updated:
RODA ID: 240