Albany is hoping to help fund its multimillion-dollar waterfront project with people and business owners who want to see their names and/or logos in lights, or at least on benches.
The Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub recently awarded $78,019 in educator and community-based organizations microgrants.
âWith ample evidence that COVID-19 is widening the existing systemic education and inequality gaps, our aim is to partner with educators and local nonprofits to develop projects that reduce barriers and support students,â said Director Sarah Whiteside. âThrough this support, students will gain more access to meaningful science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and career and technical education (CTE) opportunities.â
The microgrants are provided by the Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub with funding and support from the Oregon Department of Education, Ford Family Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation and John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation.