NASSAU, Bahamas — In celebration of Earth Day, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Usha E. Pitts formally announced a $10,000 grant competition for local organizations, seeking proposals that will promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) and Environmental Education for underserved Bahamian youth.
Announcing this on its Facebook page on Tuesday, April 27, the U.S. Embassy Nassau stated: “The STEAM and Environment Summer Camp Grant aims to empower and educate Bahamian youth to join the fight against climate change and commit to protecting their environment. Participants will learn valuable STEAM skills and will be inspired to pursue careers in STEAM.
“Chargé Pitts announced the Grant Competition at Project ICE (Incubator for Collaborative Expression) at the BAIC Industrial Park before a small group of the Embassy’s key environmental contacts. In making the formal announcement, Chargé Pitts reiterated that the STEAM and Environmental Education grant opportunity supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to combating climate change and working with global partners to find opportunities to work together on this challenge.
“The competition is open to all Bahamian civil society and Not-For-Profit organizations, and the application deadline is May 31, 2021.
“Interested organizations should carefully review the details and requirements for the grant competition on the U.S. Embassy Grants tab on our website: https://bs.usembassy.gov/education-culture/programs/
“An informational session for organizations interested in submitting proposals for the grant funding is scheduled for Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Follow our Facebook page for registration details.”
