Deadline: 4 February 2019

The Motorola Solutions Foundation is seeking inquiry forms for technology and engineering education and public safety education programming.

The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions, originally founded in 1953. With employees located around the globe, Motorola Solutions seeks to benefit the communities where it operates. The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships and fostering innovation.

Overarching Priorities

Technology & Engineering Education Priorities

• Engages students in innovative, hands-on technology and engineering activities, such as coding, programming and robotics
• Provides vocational skills, scholarships, certifications and workforce placement opportunities in engineering and information technology
• Helps teachers improve their teaching of STEM subjects
• High priority will be placed on middle school-university programs

Public Safety Education Priorities

• Provides professional development and specialized trainingopportunities to first responders, including wellness programs
• Prepares youth and young adults for careers in public safety through outreach, scholarship and educational programs
• Provides support programs to families of first responders
• Leads safety and disaster preparedness trainings for the public

Funding Information

Grant Request Maximum: $50,000

Eligibility Criteria

• Motorola Solutions Foundation strongly prioritizes programs within the United States and internationally that take place in or near the metropolitan area of Motorola Solutions offices.
• The awarded program should be able to demonstrate how their program will provide measurable change and impact. Specific outcome reporting will be required of all grant partners.

How to Apply

Interested entities must submit inquiry requests online via given website.

For more information, please visit https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/about/company-overview/corporate-responsibility/motorola-solutions-foundation.html