2015 Google RISE Awards

Purpose: Google RISE Awards support organizations across the globe that:  1) Promote Computer Science (CS) education; and 2) Reach girls, underrepresented minorities, and students who face socio-economic barriers.

Eligibility: Organizations are eligible to apply if they have a(n):
•    Emphasis on CS programs: We fund CS organizations that currently run extracurricular computer science programs or STEM organizations looking to start a computer science outreach program.
•    Focus on girls, minorities, low-income students: Programs must target girls and/or underrepresented minority students up to the age of 18. Awards are not open to programs targeting students already enrolled in university or above.
•    Regional reach with potential to scale: Programs should have regional reach (city, county or state) with the potential to scale nationally and collaborate internationally with similarly focused organizations.
•    New program: Previous RISE awardees may apply if adding a new dimension to former programs or launching a new CS program.

Amount available per project:  $15,000 to $50,000

Deadline for HISD Intent to Submit form: Sept. 30, 2014

Deadline for Applications to Funding Agency: Sept. 30. 2014

An Intent to Submit form must be completed and sent to the Office of Community Development in order to apply for any grant for Humble ISD. Please contact Adrianne Holmes at the Office of Community Development at 281-641-8141 for more information.

Link to opportunity:   http://www.google.com/edu/programs/google-rise-awards/index.html#!application

---