Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., San Francisco Chapter
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: NCBWSF
Mailing Address: 210 Post Street, Suite 714
City: San Francisco
State: California
Postal Code: 94108
Main Phone: 415-665-2524
Main Fax:
Organization Website: http://www.ncbwsanfran.org
Employer ID Number: 20-1573025
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28, 2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Girls In STEAM
Project Description:

NCBWSF’s Girls in STEAM program is a project-based, hands-on, and collaborative, allowing underrepresented youth better understand/position themselves for STEAM-related career opportunities. Girls in STEAM aligns with this approach by providing out-of-school learning experience, led by knowledgeable youth Black Women, caring adults who are positive examples of Women in Science, who will guide the girls in and introduce them to an array of STEAM-related learning activities. At least 10 girls/per cycle, across 15 cycles will have an opportunity by learning, doing, and working together to showcase their projects.

Girls In STEAM incorporates health education components into curriculum promoting healthy habits and awareness of well-being. Our team of caring adults, organizational leaders contracted staff and volunteers, Black Women with varying yet similar life experiences will bring firsthand perspectives, having resiliently encountered the challenges to academic success. The team will weave discussions on nutrition, personal hygiene, positive mental health, and the importance of a balanced lifestyle into the STEAM-related learning concepts.

The team will teach STEAM concepts through 60-to-90-minute class sessions weekly for 10 weeks. Each program cycle f 10 sessions will culminate in a science fair where the girls will have the opportunity to showcase a project related to their area of interest. The team will group each 10-girl cohort by 3rd, 4th and 5th grades, allowing flexibility in class duration and complexity of activities.

Girls in STEAM equips San Francisco children and youth with the skills and confidence to excel academically and beyond. Pre and post assessments gauge their improves grasp of STEAM concepts, enhanced experimental skills, and strengthen scientific reasoning. The program fosters interdisciplinary thinking, honing data analysis skills and encouraging connections between science, math, and technology.

Total Project Budget: $87,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Department of Children, Youth and Family Services (Committed)

Project Duration: 1-Year
Geographical Area Served: San Francisco
Age Group To Be Served: 8-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Ridwana
Contact Last Name: Bentley
Contact Title: Second Vice President
Contact Phone: 415-254-3913
Contact Email: development@ncbwsanfran.org