Motorola Solutions Foundation
Category: Regional
DescriptionThe Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of the technology Company. It gives back to the community through strategic grants, employee volunteerism, and other community investment initiatives. The Foundation aims to partner with organizations that are creating safer cities and thriving communities and prioritizes underrepresented and/or underserved populations, including people of color and women, within the following three areas: technology and engineering education; first responder programming; and blended first responder programming and technology/engineering education programs. Grants awarded in the first responder area include those that provide leadership development and training opportunities for underrepresented first responders, including people of color and women; provide mental wellness and stress management training for first responders and their families; provide wellness and scholarship support to families of fallen first responders; prepare youth and young adults for careers in public safety through outreach, scholarship, and education programs; offers safety preparedness and response training to schools, adults, students, and first responders; and lead safety and disaster preparedness training for the public. Focus areas within the technology and engineering education category include those that engage students in innovative, hands-on technology and engineering activities; provide vocational skills, scholarships, certifications, and workforce placement opportunities in engineering, information technology, and data science; equip teachers with the skills and training to enhance instruction in technology and engineering; and prioritize students ages 8 to 18, college/university students, and young adults. Organizations located in the Baltimore area, Chicagoland, the Dallas area, Salt Lake City, South Florida, Southern California, Vancouver BC, and Westminster CO are eligible to apply. Visit the Web site to learn more and for application instructions.
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