Lowell, MA – The Greater Lowell Community Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to support the 6th annual Science and Engineering Fair for Lowell Public Schools.
“We want to encourage a passion for science and engineering among students in our community. By supporting these important learning opportunities, the Foundation seeks to further strengthen our community and support students.” says Greater Lowell Community Foundation President and CEO Jay Linnehan.
The grant award is part of the GLCF’s President’s Discretionary Fund that enables Foundation leadership to respond quickly to community needs.
The annual Lowell Public Schools Science and Engineering Fair recently held at Lowell High School, with students from all nine middle schools, Freshman Academy and Lowell High School presented projects they have been working on as part of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Club. STEM club is overseen by at least one STEM adviser at each school who works with students weekly to prepare an independent research project that is displayed at the district fair. Many schools also have volunteer mentors, from around the community, who work with the advisers and students.
“The GLCF grant has helped over 200 students attend the Science and Engineering Fair by providing transportation, dinner and resources for student projects. We are grateful for the Foundation’s support,” said Martha Cohn, Coordinator of Science and Social Studies, PreK-12 Lowell Public Schools
This grant is one of the many grant programs offered through the Community Foundation.
For more information on the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, visit www.glcfoundation.org.
About Greater Lowell Community Foundation
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation is a philanthropic organization comprised of over 350 funds, currently totaling over $35MM, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life in 20 neighboring cities and towns. The Community Foundation annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students, and is powered by the winning combination of donor-directed giving, personal attention from its staff, and an in-depth understanding of local needs. The generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $13 million to the Greater Lowell Community since 1999.
