New Mini-Grant Opportunity – Due December 10, 2019

Mini-Grant Applications Due December 10, 2019 In the latest Leap into Science eBlast on November 12, we announced an opportunity for Leap into Science Educators to receive mini-grant funding to support National Leap into Science Week activities. Below, you will find the language in the eBlast. Please help us spread the word and let us know if you have any questions. New Mini-Grant Opportunity – Due December 10, 2019 Trained educators are invited to submit applications for National Leap into Science Week mini-grants in the amount of $500, to host innovative science and literacy programming for children and/or families living in underserved rural or urban communities in partnership with other organizations in their community during National Leap into Science Week (February 24 - March 1, 2020). See full request for proposals<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AdCvLEwyTJZJpQtnkZgfvG_5YwFsGd0yt6OlPSIabEhf3tODNlNnbHhFUOGx-0XcP2qKnHX2IQ-1ow58bpfwFq-pvQM0tJwxg5soh7pfalPeSeZkTg1AoOTmIYhj_pu54Ng3T-EtMdEHd8K9Gw8aZZnvSU4jbjdiNswPrhVFgTUSDTfpAhp4LA==&c=aiodah1Smt2rj_AgsS4gw8QgEa-QBOLtrrawF0_n6F82D2oNugissg==&ch=RviwckwIzCkcP_21aKJDvB6UnunaMoKkiEyw3ka3EiqzhwDavOKr4g==> for criteria. Applications<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AdCvLEwyTJZJpQtnkZgfvG_5YwFsGd0yt6OlPSIabEhf3tODNlNnbHhFUOGx-0XcP2qKnHX2IQ-1ow58bpfwFq-pvQM0tJwxg5soh7pfalPeSeZkTg1AoOTmIYhj_pu54Ng3T-EtMdEHd8K9Gw8aZZnvSU4jbjdiNswPrhVFgTUSDTfpAhp4LA==&c=aiodah1Smt2rj_AgsS4gw8QgEa-QBOLtrrawF0_n6F82D2oNugissg==&ch=RviwckwIzCkcP_21aKJDvB6UnunaMoKkiEyw3ka3EiqzhwDavOKr4g==> must be submitted by December 10, 2019 at 2:00pm Pacific | 5:00pm Eastern November Community Meeting Looking forward to connecting with you all on our next Leap into Science Community Meeting on November 20, 2019 at 11:00AM Pacific | 2:00PM Eastern. You will find the connection information and expectations below. Please review and respond if you have questions about the expectations or our upcoming meeting. Connecting from a mobile device? You can download the Adobe Connect App for iPhone<https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-connect/id430437503?mt=8> or Android<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.adobe.connectpro&hl=en_US>. Please reach out if you need support with that! Test Your Connection Before the Webinar http://connectpro35337274.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Agenda * Updates from Leap into Science State Leadership Teams – Workshop Observations * Mini-Grant Opportunity for Educators * National Leap into Science Week * Report and Dissemination Plans * Blog Posts and Social Media * Questions and Updates Requirements * Attendance. All state leaders must attend each Community Meeting. * Microphone. Every call will require an online microphone connection. Please have a working microphone and test with the Adobe system at the beginning of each call. If you do not have a microphone, please contact Casi Herrera<mailto:cherrera@ngcproject.org> (cherrera@ngcproject.org<mailto:cherrera@ngcproject.org>). * Video. We have found it to be a little more interactive to use videos. If this is an option for you, please activate your camera during the call. * Reporting. Some calls will require state leadership teams to report on specific topics or activities. We will provide advance notice. Please come prepared with these materials. * Follow-up. The Franklin Institute and National Girls Collaborative Project will address all questions promptly, and state leadership teams are expected to do the same. On Meeting Day: * Go to: http://connectpro35337274.adobeconnect.com/leapngcp * Enter your first and last name and click * A webinar moderator will accept your request to enter the room. * Audio will be via your computer speakers and microphone. There will be no separate phone line. Please use a computer with a microphone to fully participate. -- Casi Herrera Educational Programs Manager Pronouns: she/her National Girls Collaborative Project<https://ngcproject.org/> | The Connectory<https://theconnectory.org/> | FabFems<https://fabfems.org/>