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Last updated: 02/27/2018 General information Organization Arizona Science Center Contact First name Tammy Contact Last name Stewart Contact e-mail stewartt@azscience.org Contact phone number 602-716-2000 ext. 223 Address Street 600 E. Washington St. City Phoenix State Arizona ZIP Code 85004 From what tribe is the Gila River Indian Community organization requesting the grant? Total grant amount request 50,000.00 1 / 2 The Gila River Indian Community offers multi-year awards. If your organization is requesting a multi-year grant for this project or program from the Gila River Indian Community, enter the amount to be requested each year. Amount Year 1 (Gila River Indian 50,000.00 Community Grants Only) Year 2 (Gila River Indian Community Grants Only) Year 3 (Gila River Indian Community Grants Only) Year 4 (Gila River Indian Community Grants Only) Year 5 (Gila River Indian Community Grants Only) 2 / 2 Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 Cover Sheet Municipality Information 1. Date of Application: 2/26/2018 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields) 2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County 3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Steve Chucri 4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Ave., Suite 960 5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003 6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative: Typed Name/Title: Zachary Wolfe, Finance Department Signature: Applicant Information 7. Department/Organization Name: Arizona Science Center 8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter 9. Application Contact Person: Tammy Stewart Title: Vice President of Institutional Philanthropy 10. Phone Number: (602) 716-2000 ext. 223 11. Mailing Address: 600 E. Washington Street 12. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85004 13. Email Address: stewartt@azscience.org Website Address: www.azscience.org Project Information 14. Project Name: Hands-On Science Discovery Programs for Low Income Youth 15. Purpose of Grant: Provide access to meaningful science programs to underserved youth in Maricopa County 16. Priority Funding Area Education 17. Annual amount requested $50,000 18. Number of years that funding is requested 1 19. Total amount requested (annual amount x $50,000 number of years) 20. Has your organization received past $25,900 in 2016 funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and $50,000 in 2017 amount 21. Geographic area served Maricopa County For Office Use Only: Data Entry Receipt Evaluation Outcome Approval Recommended/Amount $ Denial Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 Narrative Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity. 1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals. Founded by the Junior League of Phoenix in 1980, Arizona Science Center’s (ASC) mission is to inspire, educate and engage curious minds through science, and this spirit of inquiry is embedded in the tagline – Never Stop Wondering. Using a hands-on approach to science exploration and inspiration, ASC uses its 184,000 square feet of gallery spaces and more than 300 hands-on exhibits to spark interest in science among its visitors. Additional learning opportunities and services include professional development services for teachers, community STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) outreach programs, after-school STEM clubs, state standards-aligned field trips, camps, home school classes, public workshops, adult programming and themed science engagement events. ASC annually impacts more than 500,000 visitors, including 140,000 students on-site on field trips with their teachers, 62,000 students reached through off-site outreach programs throughout the state, and over 5,000 teachers who benefit from professional development services. These programs are provided in rural areas, tribal lands, and at schools and community centers throughout Arizona. In 2015, ASC opened CREATE, a 6,500-square foot community makerspace. This flexible work space includes traditional and high-tech machinery, technology and materials, as well as supervision and training to encourage students to be more experimental, creative, innovative, independent and technologically literate. CREATE is where making, experimenting and collaborating with others are at the core of science education and invention. CREATE users learn new skills and are introduced to occupations for which they may be suited. By using state-of-the-art, computer-controlled equipment and traditional crafting tools, students have the chance to cut, saw, code, hammer, sew, paint, solder, and much more. ASC is dedicated to public education and creating an interest for science by offering visitors new and relevant access to science in ways that excite and delight. With a history of exploration, innovation and collaboration, ASC has established itself as an institution of learning for all. ASC is committed to increasing participation of Tribal and minority communities, which is best realized through key partnerships and development of engaging outreach programs and activities. ASC’s goal is to be a global leader in science experiences and the Center has a 2020 Vision as a road map to realizing that goal. 2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with Arizona municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations, in-kind contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in this project. If the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the text “Not applicable.” Since 2004, the Maricopa County government office has been an important partner for Arizona Science Center in obtaining generous funds from the 12% grant program of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Additionally, in 2016 and 2017, the Maricopa County government office was engaged in our Gila River Indian Community 12% grant application and award. Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 3. Describe the proposed project and planned goals and activities. ASC respectfully requests funding from the Gila River Indian Community in the amount of $50,000 to support the delivery of Hands-On Science Discovery Programs for Low Income Youth in Title I schools located in Maricopa County. Title I schools are defined as schools with at least 40% of attending students qualifying for the free and reduced lunch program (National School Lunch Program), a federally-accepted measure of poverty. These students qualify for free in-class programming (Science on Wheels), field trips (Focused Field Trips), teacher materials and educator workshops. Funds provided by Gila River Indian Community will provide the Hands-On Science Discovery Program at no cost to participating school children and teachers, and will feature field trips to Arizona Science Center (Focused Field Trips), educator training for teachers bringing youth on field trips, outreach workshops delivered directly to classrooms (Science on Wheels), and standards-based, curriculum-enhancing educator resources that will better prepare teachers to deliver in- class science programs before and after field trip visits. During field trips to ASC, students have the opportunity to learn and experience STEM in new ways. They may explore the intricacies of sight by observing a cow eye dissection in the Daniel Cracchiolo Demonstration Theatre, build their own electric circuits in Get Charged Up, or experience a tornado in Forces of Nature in the Sybil B. Harrington Galleries. Field Trip teacher participants attend a two-hour workshop prior to their visit. The orientation introduces the Center’s exhibits and includes resources to present vocabulary, reinforce scientific concepts, and encourage inquiry-based interaction and exploration. Science on Wheels brings the excitement of hands-on science discovery directly to classrooms using entertaining demonstrations and workshops typically 60 minutes in length. These programs engage youth in science explorations through educational topics ranging from biology to astronomy to solar power; students can build and launch soda bottle rockets, explore the solar system, learn the basics of coding or discover how vaccines are created. Science on Wheels also includes a menu of Family Science Nights and Universe on Wheels programs. Family Science Nights are ideal for large audiences of any age, programs are generally up to two hours in duration and can accommodate up to 300 participants. Current themes include: Brain Games, Astronomy, and Family Engineering. Universe on Wheels brings the wonder of the ASC’s Dorrance Planetarium to the schools. Universe on Wheels is a portable, inflatable planetarium with a wheelchair entrance which fits into most school gyms or cafeterias. The standards-based astronomy library of films include topics such as Cosmic Coasters, Ice Worlds, Microcosm: The Adventure Within, New Horizons, Planet Hunters, and many more. ASC, as the primary statewide resource for informal science learning experiences, believes that every student, regardless of race, disability or socioeconomic status, should have the opportunity to experience the valuable hands-on science learning experiences that the Center offers. Studies have shown that a key to Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 increase interest in STEM subjects and positively impact student’s academic performance, is to provide relevant and engaging learning opportunities that have real-world application (Heilbronner et al, 2011), thus, a key component to these programs is to provide engaging activities that focus on its application to the real world. Hands-On Science Discovery Programs for Low Income Youth goals include: • To provide enriched, informal science experiences that educate students about STEM topics in a manner that supports Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards. • To help strengthen the foundation for learning science in grades PreK-8 through in-class outreach programs that engage children in learning science hands-on while modeling best teaching practices for educators. • To provide hands-on science discovery experiences to youth and teachers at Title I schools in Maricopa County. Support from Gila River Indian Community 12% Gaming Contribution Funds will underwrite critical staffing, supplies, transportation, and other services required to provide, free of charge: • 40 Science on Wheels outreach programs (typically 60 minutes in length) for an estimated 1,875 youth in grades PreK-8, including the production of kits and consumables. The number of programs/hours granted to a classroom/grade level will highly depend on the school’s need for STEM outreach programs. Title I schools in Maricopa County including Mesa Unified District, where 54 of the 93 schools that are in this district are a Title I school, will be targeted through this grant. Arizona Science Center works with the district to make programming recommendations and strategic decisions to have the greatest and most significant impact. • Focused Field Trips experiences for an estimated 1,875 youth in grades K-8. • Pre-field trip orientation workshops for associated educators. 4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River Indian Community. Arizona Science Center’s Hands-On Science Discovery Programs for Low Income Youth satisfies the Gila River Indian Community’s priority funding in the area of Education. Focused Field Trips and Science on Wheels outreach programs directly benefit students with meaningful science learning opportunities as well as Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 provide standards-based, curriculum-enhancing educator resources that better prepare teachers to deliver informal science programs in their classrooms. 5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the project. Arizona is at a serious juncture with respect to science education, as the state’s burgeoning growth in science, technology, engineering and math industries requires a strong, local talent pool made possible only by exposing youth to science and math. Experts uniformly agree that the diminished quality of math and science education in schools has led to a national drop in the number of students pursuing post-secondary education and careers in these fields. Compounding these concerns is Arizona’s under-resourced public education system, which routinely ranks at the bottom of national lists for per pupil expenditures and efforts to improve teacher quality. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 62% of fourth-graders and 67% of 8th graders were not proficient in math. Likewise, 28% of fourth-graders and 39% of eighth-graders did not meet the basic standards of science knowledge. Change the Equation (CTEq) affirms “business leaders in Arizona cannot find the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent they need to stay competitive. Students' lagging performance in K–12 is a critical reason why.” At the core of this issue are the types of educational experiences and instruction students are receiving in the classroom. In addition, far more Arizona students live in lower-income neighborhoods, and enroll in Arizona’s public schools, versus those that reside in more affluent regions of the state. Underserved youth account for a larger percentage of our potential workforce and are key to Arizona’s prosperity and economic competitiveness in the future. ASC plays an ever-increasing role in Arizona’s public school system by supplementing classroom curriculum with applied science experiences in a hands-on environment designed to encourage learning through discovery. Recognizing and addressing these serious challenges is what propelled ASC to create effective and impactful outreach programs, including Science on Wheels and Focused Field Trips. Realizing the ever-growing need for proficiency in STEM to support meaningful student career paths, both programs open up opportunities for learning for at-risk students and underserved schools by removing the barriers of cost, distance, or a combination of the two. Hands-On Science Discovery Programs for Low Income Youth comprising of ASC’s Focused Field Trips and Science on Wheels programs fulfill a specific niche by combining a formal, professional development opportunity for teachers with an engaging, hands-on science learning opportunity for their students. The end result is a more meaningful and impactful experience for both the teacher and the student. This proposed grant from Gila River Indian Community will target PreK-8 students attending Title I schools in Maricopa County. Over the course of the Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 year, the programs outlined in this grant will serve 3,750 low-income youth who may not otherwise have opportunities to experience the programs and resources of Arizona Science Center. 6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Hands-On Science Discovery Programs for Low Income Youth, including Science on Wheels and Focused Field Trips, are ongoing and growing programs. Science on Wheels’ track record of growth in recent years demonstrates the need for these programs. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, Science on Wheels delivered 1,529 outreach programs to 57,674 students and teachers throughout the state of Arizona. A grant award from Gila River Indian Community will enable Arizona Science Center to continue expanding support to Title I schools in Maricopa County with essential STEM education, which plays an integral role in helping the Center achieve its mission to inspire, educate and engage curious minds through science. 7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible. Funding from Gila River Indian Community will underwrite Hands-On Science Discovery Programs for Low Income Youth starting in November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019. Timeline is flexible. 8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles. ASC proactively collaborates directly with school districts to enable delivery of funded programs. Additionally, the Center works with numerous partners to develop exhibits and deliver programming that impact all of our guests. This support is programmatic, financial or a combination of both. Partners include but are not limited to: American Airlines, APS, Boeing, Freeport-McMoRan, Helios Education Foundation, Intel, Wells Fargo, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and SRP. 9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project? Funding at the proposed $50,000 level from the Gila River Indian Community will enable ASC to offer services to 3,750 youth and educators in Maricopa County communities. If the amount of funding is under the requested $50,000, ASC will scale the reach of the project deliverables proportionate to the amount of funding. 10. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a program/project previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards the previously described sustainability plan. Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 Arizona Science Center’s Focused Field Trips and Science on Wheels programs are sustained through a combination of six primary sources: earned income (65%), government grants (5%), corporate contributions (7%), foundation giving (9%), special events (5%), and individual contributions (9%). To ensure continuity of these programs, Arizona Science Center’s board of trustees and staff leaders strive to grow and diversify fundraising sources as philanthropic markets fluctuate. The number of students served and programs delivered to communities is adjusted based on funding secured. 11. Describe your plan to document progress and results. In addition to tracking the number of youth, teachers, and families participating in Science on Wheels and Focused Field Trips, ASC’s Learning staff has developed a formal assessment process to determine program success and impact. As part of this process, all participating teachers complete a survey following their Science on Wheels or Focused Field Trips program, on which they are asked to provide written feedback about aspects of the program. ASC utilizes the results from the surveys as well as feedback from participants to monitor program success. Surveys are reviewed regularly for mid-course adjustments and reflect enormous satisfaction with the program. All responses are formally assessed at the end of each academic year to inform useful modifications for the following school year. Survey questions include where the teacher first heard about the program; the teacher’s experience in the reservations process; reasons for scheduling their specific outreach; age-appropriateness of the specific outreach; if the teacher will be utilizing the program’s content in classroom activities; overall quality of the program; suggestions for additional outreach topics and recommendations for improving the program. 12. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here. Over the past thirteen years, through the 12% grant program, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has invested more than $1.2 million dollars in Arizona Science Center’s mission. This generous support has resulted in science programming being provided to thousands of students and teachers from Maricopa County Title I schools. Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 Project Budget Budget Period: 11/1/2018 – 10/31/2019 For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page. Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget (list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions GRIC secured from other funders 1. Hands On Discovery Program Staff $24,100 $32,650 $0 $56,750 2. Program Staff Benefits $0 $11,350 $0 $11,350 3. Program Costs $25,900 $0 $0 $25,900 4. Overhead $0 $18,800 $0 $18,800 5. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 6. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 7. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 8. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 9. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 10. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 11. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 12. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 13. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 14. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 15. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 16. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 17. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Budget $50,000.00 $62,800 $0 $112,800 Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 Project Budget Detail Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include the dollar figure and how it was derived. 1. Hands-On Science Discovery Program Staff budget includes the following: Director of Outreach Programs, at 5% time ($3,750); One full-time Outreach Manager at 20% time ($8,000); Two, full-time Outreach Program Specialists at 50% time ($28,000); and reservations, gallery, and guest services staff ($17,000). 2. Program Staff benefits are calculated at 20% total salaries and wages. 3. Program Costs include the following: General admission to Arizona Science Center for 1,875 students @ $6 each ($11,250); Science on Wheels outreach vehicle expense/travel costs ($4,000); Science on Wheels outreach supplies to serve 1,875 students ($5,000); Field trip demonstration supplies ($1,500); Printing, postage, publicity ($2,500); Field trip bus parking ($900); and Evaluation ($750). 4. Overhead is calculated at 20% of total. 5. Click here to enter text. 6. Click here to enter text. 7. Click here to enter text. 8. Click here to enter text. 9. 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