The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)- Region 4 Science Kits for Public Libraries (SKPL) Grant project is offering up to $2,000 in funding to public libraries located within Region 4 to start a circulating collection of science kits.
Grant Criteria
- The applicant must be a Public Library.
- The Grant request is for no more than $2000.
- The Grant is restricted to public libraries located at least partly in the territory of the IEEE-Region 4. See Region 4 map. (This includes Wisconsin)
- The grant provides funding to establish a circulating science kit collections program.
- Libraries that already have a circulating science kits collection program are not eligible for this grant.
- The SKPL Grant has one grant cycle each year.
- Submissions will be accepted beginning November 1, 2020 until January 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
Libraries awarded funding are expected to:
- Create or purchase science kits each of which consists of equipment, instructions for prepared experiments, and workbooks.
- Include the science kit in their circulating collection.
- Add materials (books, DVDs, etc.) to the circulating collection which support the topics featured in the kits.
- Develop programming for pre-university students (K-12) which promotes the study of science and the use of the science kits.
- Plan for sustaining the project after grant funding is concluded.
- Plan for other public libraries to replicate the results and for teaching best practices to others.
- Cooperate with IEEE on publicity and promotion of the project.
- Tag the science kits stating that funding is provided by the IEEE – Region 4.
For more information contact:
Dr. Douglas De Boer P.E.
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Date:10-12-2020
Contact: Dr. Douglas De Boer P.E.
Douglas.DeBoer@Dordt.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Announcing the 2021 Library grant for science kits
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)- Region 4 Science Kits for Public Libraries (SKPL) Grant project is offering up to $2,000 in funding to public libraries located within Region 4 to start a circulating collection of science kits.
Former Mount Prospect Public Library (IL) trustee, John Zulaski saw an educational need to generate enthusiasm and learning for math and science education and initiated the SKPL project in 2009 with the goal to assist libraries to establish circulating kits for students K to 12. SKPL enables children and their parents or teachers the opportunity to borrow science kits providing for hands-on, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning at home or classroom. IEEE members living in the library’s district are encouraged to become involved to consult or assist if needed.
Applications will be accepted from public libraries located within Section 4 beginning Nov. 1, 2020 until January 17, 2021.
Mr. Zulaski states, “Public Libraries have a long tradition of building stronger communities by providing life-long learning for children and teens. We are honored to have the opportunity to enrich the resources that public libraries offer.”
Please check out the SKPL website, https://r4.ieee.org/skpl/ for map of Region 4, application details and submission form.
Region 4, Science Kits for Public Libraries (SKPL) organization is a volunteer-based organization affiliated with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). SKPL believes all children – regardless of race, gender, financial condition, or home environment – should have access to high-quality, hands-on STEM learning experiences. By making catalyst grants available to public libraries, we empower them to start their own science kit collections that are free and accessible to the public.
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