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Title:

512816

Agreement Number:

512816

Agreement Value:

$10,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

Funding for Let's Talk Science, a national organization dedicated to promoting science, technology, engineering and math skills (STEM) development among children and youth

Organization:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Expected Results:

Through the activities undertaken with the contribution, LTS is expected to achieve the following results:(a) Increase youth participation in STEM and awareness of related career paths;(b) Increase capacity of educators to support youth STEM engagement; and(c) Increase professional skills (leadership, communications, budgeting, etc.) and employability of LTS postsecondary volunteers.

Location:

London, Ontario, CA N6H5S1

Reference Number:

033-2020-2021-Q1-512816

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

885400846

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

2020/21 to 2021/22

Recipient's Operating Name:

Let's Talk Science

Recipient's Legal Name:

Let's Talk Science

Federal Riding Name:

London West

Federal Riding Number:

35053

Program:

Let's Talk Science

Program Purpose:

The objectives of the contribution to LTS are to:a) Promote a science culture and the development of a pool of talent in the science and technology industry; b) Build youth skills and positive attitudes towards STEM; andc) Build youth interest and intention to pursue STEM education and occupations to ensure that Canadian youth are prepared to meet the evolving demands of a global economy.

NAICS Code:

541710