Here are several organizations similar to the AAUW that offer grants and funding opportunities for high school clubs and programs focused on promoting women in technology:
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE):
- SWE offers various grants and scholarships aimed at empowering girls and women in engineering. They support K-12 outreach programs and collegiate initiatives to help young women pursue careers in engineering and technology. More information can be found on their Grants & Foundation Supporters page (Society of Women Engineers).
- National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT):
- NCWIT offers several initiatives, including the Aspirations in Computing (AiC) program, which provides support and resources for young women interested in computing and technology. They also offer grants to support community-based projects that promote diversity in tech. Details can be found on the NCWIT website (NCWIT).
- FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology):
- FIRST provides STEM Equity Community Innovation Grants to support innovative approaches for engaging underrepresented students in STEM. These grants range from $30,000 to $70,000 and focus on increasing diversity in STEM fields. More information is available on the FIRST website (FIRST).
- IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE):
- IEEE WIE offers several scholarships and grants for pre-university, undergraduate, and graduate students. These opportunities are designed to support female students in pursuing engineering and technology careers. For more details, visit the IEEE WIE Grants & Scholarships page (IEEE Women in Engineering).
- TechPoint Foundation for Youth:
- TechPoint offers robotics grants for schools and nonprofit organizations to establish or expand robotics programs. These grants provide equipment, training, and support for educators to help students engage in hands-on STEM learning. Check out their grant programs for more information (TechPoint Foundation for Youth).
These organizations provide various funding opportunities that can help support your “Women in Technology” high school club. Be sure to review their specific eligibility criteria and application processes to determine the best fit for your program.
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