Grants and Contributions:
Title:
On-the-ground year-round: STEM outreach for NWT Students, Educators, and Communities
Agreement Number:
POLAR-2425-0002
Agreement Value:
$300,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 24, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Build youth capacity and science literacy in the Northwest Territories (NWT) by inspiring and motivating youth to pursue advanced studies and careers in STEM fields, and by supporting educators and community members with improved access to hands-on STEM activities and resources, and northern STEM professionals.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0P0
Reference Number:
171-2024-2025-Q2-P0002
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Aurora College
Program:
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.