Columbia Gorge STEM Hub Microgrants

 

STEM Hub Microgrants are awarded to fund equity-focused, STEM-related projects or initiatives that will have a lasting impact.

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PreK-college teachers, administrators, and out-of-school educators may apply for this one-time grant. Grant applications will be reviewed by a selection committee using a scoring matrix aligned with the scoring criteria. (Microgrant scoring criteria here).

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With support from the Oregon Department of Education, we are able to open this opportunity to any educator in Gilliam, Hood River, Wasco, Wheeler, and Sherman counties. Educators in Klickitat & Skamania (WA) counties are eligible to apply; however, priority will be given to Oregon educators.

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The target range for each grant is $400-$1,000, but proposals slightly over that cap will still be considered. There are no stipulations on the number of submissions per educator.  Grant recipients will also need to complete an after-action report. ​

 

​If you have any questions, please contact STEM Hub Director, Julie Cucuel - jcucuel@cgesd.k12.or.us

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Congratulations to 2024-2025 Microgrant Winners!

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• 3D Printing Exploration: Ashley Macnab - Sherman County School District

• 3D Printing for Horticulture: Jaimie Carr - Hood River County School District

• Building Mitchell's Lending Library: Janell Francisco - Mitchell School District

• STEM in a Preschool Environment: Rebecca Lindley - North Wasco County School District

• Hands on Learning with Magnets: Elizabeth Murphy - Sunshine Kids Preschool (CGESD)

• Engineering Traps: Natalie Wilkins - Condon School District

• Stem Bins/Makerspace: Hannah Hammitt - Dufur School District

• CTE Sensory/Career Exploration Kits: Leona Egeland - Dufur School District

• Physical Science Materials for High School: Nancy Wilson - Dufur School District

• Bringing Cardboard to Life: Lauren Yaeger - Mt Hood Meadows Day Care

• Legos in the Library: Corinne Dichter - Hood River County School District

• Crime Lab Detectives: Dyani Moore - Hood River County School District

• Get Yourself out of the Doghouse! David Scharfenburg - Hood River County School District

• 5th Grade Field Trip to OMSI: Wesley Mitchell - Dry Hollow Elementary School (North Wasco County School District)

• Prototype Pro Challenge: Luke Vieira - Colonel Wright Elementary School (North Wasco County School District)

• Keep Your Eye on the Sky: Sandy Brown - Colonel Wright Elementary School (North Wasco County School District)

• It’s Alive! Life in Nature and the Community: Ana Rivera - Rivera's Bilingual Preschool 

• VEX Robotics: Jamie Sowell - South Wasco County School District

• Tools for Tomorrow's Thinkers: Amy Rethwell - South Wasco County School District

• Secrets Program: Will Walters - Wishram School District

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​Click here to see past grant recipients. 

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