Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Swaliga Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: 400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Postal Code: 20001
Main Phone: (301) 452-7716
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Organization Website: https://swaligafoundation.org/
Employer ID Number: 46-2568999
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 11/11/2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: #STEAMtheBlock Program
Project Description:

The Swaliga Foundation empowers BIPOC youth in Washington, D.C., through its #STEAMtheBlock program, which teaches Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) education through culturally relevant, hands-on projects. The Swaliga Foundation’s #STEAMtheBlock program is a pioneering initiative in STEAM education. The program includes:
– Swaliga’s original, evidence-based STEAM educational curriculum for K-12 students
– After-school #STEAMtheBlock clubs
– Cultural Exchange Program

Founded by Lemond Brown, a visionary in STEAM education, Swaliga serves approximately 1,000 K-12 students annually, engaging them with a curriculum that merges technical skills with creative expression. Swaliga’s innovative approach uses the arts as a lens to explore the STEM, build confidence, and connect students to potential career paths in STEAM fields.

Funding will provide general support for the Swaliga Foundation’s #STEAMtheBlock programming, which offers career and technical education (CTE) to D.C. youth in under-represented diverse groups. Grant support helps us continue to offer our program at no cost to families. The cornerstone of Swaliga’s programming is our afterschool #STEAMtheBlock club. During the 2024-2025 school year, the Swaliga Foundation has clubs at eight K-12 public schools in Wards 7 and 8 of Washington, D.C., including five high schools, two middle schools, and one elementary school. This investment will directly benefit approximately 1,000 students who will receive in-person STEAM education after school for one hour each week throughout the school year.

Total Project Budget: $200,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Best Buy Foundation (committed), DC Commission on Arts and Humanities (committed)

Project Duration: Continuous
Geographical Area Served: Primarily Washington, D.C., with additional program sites in Baltimore, Minneapolis, Houston, and Los Angeles
Age Group To Be Served: 8-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Grace
Contact Last Name: Lovio
Contact Title: Development Specialist
Contact Phone: (301) 452-7716
Contact Email: grants@swaligafoundation.org