Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Museum of Discovery and Science
\nLegal Name (if Different): Museum of Discovery and Science, Inc.
\nAlso Known As: MODS
\nMailing Address: 401 SW 2nd Street
\nCity: Fort Lauderdale
\nState: Florida
\nPostal Code: 33312
\nMain Phone: 954-467-6637
\nMain Fax: 954-467-0046
\nOrganization Website: www.mods.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 59-1709542
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 c 3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/30\/23
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: MODS STEMobile
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The STEMobile is an immersive mobile makerspace \u2013 a museum on wheels \u2013 launched during the pandemic in response to the COVID educational slide. The STEMobile delivers innovative educational experiences to 40,000+ children ages 3 and up annually. 75% of programs are delivered free through donor support to underserved children from low-income communities across Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties attending non-profit youth agencies, Title I schools and early learning centers. The STEMobile features seven science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) themes, from constructing interactive robots in the Robot Petting Zoo and testing the aerodynamics of gliders in To Fly, to creating art using 3D printers and sewing machines, turning STEM into STEAM. The STEMobile transforms youth from passive receivers of knowledge to real-world makers and supports the development of social, emotional, cognitive and communication skills. <\/p>\n
Through MODS\u2019 partnership in Broward College UP (Unlimited Potential), STEMobile free programs are delivered with a focus on the six lowest income zip codes in Broward most affected by intergenerational poverty, economic immobility and the lowest educational attainment levels. <\/p>\n
In Summer 2022, in response to community demand and the need to strengthen kindergarten readiness, MODS launched its second STEMobile with a team of early childhood educators, followed by a third all-electric STEMobile devoted to programs in environmental sustainability. Collectively, the STEMobile fleet is projected to impact 50,000+ children annually by 2024 and increase free programming to 80% of all children served.<\/p>\n
All STEMobile vehicles including modifications, were donated by Weston Nissan & Weston Volvo. Free programming is supported by donors including the Early Learning Coalition of Broward, Florida Blue, PNC Foundation, Thales, FPL and an NBCUniversal Project Innovation Grant. We seek the support of the Hermanowski Family Foundation in 2024 to provide and expand free educational experiences to children in need.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $219,525<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Early Learning Coalition of Broward County ($20,000 Committed); Florida Blue Foundation ($15,000 Committed); Thales ($10,000 Committed); FPL ($25,000\tCommitted); PNC Foundation ($20,000 per year\/5 years Committed); Income from Program Fees ($30,000 Based on Prior 12 Months); Rosemary Duffy Larson Trust ($25,000 Pending); Friezo Foundation ($20,000 Pending); MONAT Gratitude ($20,000 Pending)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Year-round – Ongoing
\nGeographical Area Served: Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade
\nAge Group To Be Served: 3-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Hilary
\nContact Last Name: Winiger
\nContact Title: Director of Grants
\nContact Phone: 954-713-0914
\nContact Email: hilary.winiger@mods.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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