Who Qualifies for STEM Program Accessibility in Montana

GrantID: 15

Grant Funding Amount Low: $15,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: $1,500,000

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Summary

Organizations and individuals based in Montana who are engaged in Small Business may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.

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Evaluating Accessibility of STEM Programs in Montana

Montana's vast landscape presents both opportunities and obstacles to ensuring accessibility in state-funded STEM programs for individuals with disabilities. The state is characterized by its rural nature, where about 70% of its population resides outside urban centers like Billings and Missoula. This geographic distribution complicates the accessibility of educational resources and opportunities for disabled individuals, many of whom reside in remote areas far from key educational facilities.

Individuals with disabilities in Montana often face challenges that stem from the limited resources available in rural educational settings. Schools tend to have minimal staff trained in special education, resulting in a gap in both curricular and extracurricular STEM offerings that are supportive of disabled students. The need for comprehensive assessments of existing STEM programs is urgent, as many lack the necessary frameworks for inclusivity and accessibility.

The grant initiative focused on evaluating state-funded STEM programs aims to address these gaps by identifying barriers and proposing solutions tailored to Montana’s unique context. Through community engagement and comprehensive assessments, this initiative seeks to gather data that can inform improvements within existing programs, ensuring that they meet the diverse needs of disabled individuals across the state.

Success will be measured by how effectively recommendations from the evaluation process are implemented and the subsequent improvements in program participation rates for disabled individuals. Additionally, the initiative aims to foster collaboration between educational institutions and rural communities to enhance operational readiness and responsiveness to local needs. Enhanced accessibility in STEM programs not only benefits individuals with disabilities but also strengthens Montana's overall educational framework, making it more robust and inclusive.

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