MSL-M000: Grant Writing Committee meeting

Meeting of the Grant Writing Committee.

For those that don’t know, grants are a way to receive funding from private foundations, local, state, and federal agencies.

What does this mean for Makersmiths? Grants are a way for Makersmiths to finance improvements, equipment purchases, and capability improvements.

For instance, the first grant we are developing is an application for Capability Expansion of the Makersmith Classroom.  This could be many things, including improved ventilation, additional electronics and robotics equipment and parts, laptops, monitors, software licenses, etc.. In addition, the goal is to build out a framework of small, simple projects to take our young Makersmith participants from ‘zero to hero’ over an extended period of time.  That framework could lead to capabilities our adult members could use or adapt to their needs, such as a 3D printing project path that teaches Computer Aided Design (CAD) while moving from simple to more complex 3D printing projects.

That’s just one project. What other capabilities or projects do we want to develop that require additional funding?

The Grant Writing Committee will be holding a brainstorming session to talk about other possible grants.  Meeting is open to all Makersmith members.

Bring your ideas and your passion! 

To participate virtually, please use this link - meet.google.com/dmb-exjq-hbv .

Questions? Contact committee chair Christo Meid.