Subject: Education, Job Training, Youth Development, STEM, Underserved Youth
Deadline: May 31, 2018
“As a means to prepare underserved teens for the tech-reliant jobs of the future, the Best Buy Foundation seeks local and regional nonprofit partners offering out-of-school time programs that create hands-on access to technology education and tools that teens will need to be successful in their future schooling and careers. Programs should include hands-on learning opportunities and engage the youth in experimenting, and interacting with the latest technologies to build 21st century skills. Our goal is to provide underserved teens with access to innovative technologies and help them become interested and fluent in digital learning while developing skills to help better prepare them for future education and career success.”
Funder: The Best Buy Foundation
Eligibility: “Best Buy invites out-of-school time programs that have a fundamental commitment to youth, ages 13-18, to apply for funding. Minimum eligibility criteria include:
- Eligible nonprofits may be a public or nonprofit community-based organization (e.g., community center, school or library) with existing local or regional out-of-school time program and a proven track record of serving youth ages 13-18.
- Program located within a nonprofit organization targeting teens in under-resourced communities.
- Program must operate within 25 miles of a Best Buy store or other Best Buy center of operations.”
Amount: “Typically range from $4,000 to $6,000 and will not exceed $10,000.”
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