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Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2009
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Pilot Program for Accelerated High School Students
Fund Code: 620
| Purpose: | In accordance with state budget line item 7061-9612, the purpose of this grant program is to provide a grant to the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, for the development and implementation of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) pilot program for academically advanced students in their final two (2) years of high school. |
| Priorities: | Program priorities are to:
plan, develop, and conduct a pilot program in preparation for establishing a new program in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology;
focus on academically accelerated students in their final two (2) years of high school; and
serve a well-balanced population, as is possible, including male and female students.
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| Eligibility: | Targeted eligibility. The grant will be awarded to the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. |
| Funding: | $850,000 |
| Fund Use: | Funds may be used for specified purposes including: consultants; presenters; instruction; program development; materials; recruitment; and assessment. |
| Project Duration: | Upon Approval - 6/30/2009 |
| Program Unit: | Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology/Engineering |
| Date Due: | Monday, September 15, 2007
Proposals must be received at the Department by 5:00 p.m. on the date due. |
| Contact: | Jacob Foster jfoster@doe.mass.edu |
| Phone Number: | (781) 338-3510 |
| Required Forms: |
 
Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - (Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants)
Part II Budget Detail Pages (Include both pages.) - Instructions
Budget Narrative (To be developed by the applicant.)
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| Additional Information: |
A project description must be submitted along with the required forms noted above. The description should convey the structure of the proposed program, who will be recruited to participate, and a timeline for implementing the program.
A report detailing the accomplishments of the program is due to the Department by August 15, 2009.
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| Submission Instructions: | Submit two (2) sets, each with an original signature of the University of Lowell President or designee.
Mail to:
Jacob Foster
Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology/Engineering
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148-4906
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