The Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI), is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for its 2015 Innovation Generation grant program. The Innovation Generation grant program is designed to increase students’ skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and/or increase engagement in STEM careers. The grants support innovative and hands-on STEM programs, and provides support to education programs for elementary through university students and teachers in the U.S. and Canada. Grant requests should be between $10,000 and $60,000. We place a priority on programs that meet three or more of the following criteria: Focus on Motorola Solutions communities in and around the greater metropolitan areas of: Schaumburg, Illinois; Plantation, Florida; Columbia, Maryland; San Jose, California; and Toronto, Ontario, Canada Engage students in innovative, hands-on STEM activities and challenges Focus on vocational skills and certifications in engineering or information technology Teach STEM subjects through investigations of sustainability, product development, safety or software solutions Help teachers improve their teaching of STEM subjects Teach creative-thinking and problem-solving skills as part of STEM activities Focus on females and minorities underrepresented in STEM fields Provide opportunities for Motorola Solutions employees to volunteer Collaborate with other STEM education providers or institutions (for a list of last year’s grant recipients, visit the Motorola Solutions Foundation website) Schools and organizations that apply should be able to demonstrate how their program will provide a measurable change in STEM awareness, skills and education through the use of evaluation systems and appropriate measurement tools. In addition, schools and organizations that demonstrate how their respective programs will move students through the education pipeline to more advanced STEM education or careers are also encouraged to apply. Motorola Solutions Foundation grants can be used to support an entire program, or in conjunction with other funding. Requests only for supplies and equipment are discouraged. Grants are intended to be used in their entirety within 9-12 months after announcement of the award. The Motorola Solutions Foundation supports 4-H, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics, and Girls Scouts Motorola Solutions Foundation 1303 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196 U.S.A. Tel: +1 847-538-7639, Fax +1 847-538-1456 affiliated programs through national-level partnerships. Local affiliates of those organizations are discouraged from applying. The application deadline is by close of business Central time March 20, 2015. Awards will be announced in late June, 2015. A limited number of national organizations will be invited to apply for grants above the $60,000 maximum. To learn more about the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the Innovation Generation grant program and to access the online application, please visit our website at www.motorolasolutions.com/foundation. If you have specific questions about the program, please email the Motorola Solutions Foundation at [email protected]. Motorola Solutions Foundation 1303 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196 U.S.A. Tel: +1 847-538-7639, Fax +1 847-538-1456
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