Request for Proposals to Fund High-Quality K-12 Math Enrichment Programs

The Cambridge STEAM Initiative, in partnership with the Cambridge Public Schools’ (CPS) Math Department, is requesting funding proposals from local non-profit organizations that provide high-quality math enrichment programs for young people in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

The Cambridge STEAM Initiative and CPS Math Department will select two recipients to receive a combined total of $60,000 in funds per year for two years (spanning from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026). The funds will be available to support personnel costs related to program operation and youth supervision; instructional materials and supplies; and food and beverage for program-related events. Priority will be given to programs that focus on serving young people who have historically been excluded from STEAM opportunities.

View full details and submit a proposal through this link. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 16 at 5 p.m.

The Cambridge STEAM Initiative and CPS Math Department are currently engaged in a co-design process with the community to create an equitable plan for CPS that establishes a level of mathematics literacy required for full participation and access to the opportunities of the 21st century. In addition to supporting local non-profits, this RFP will also provide a better understanding of the full breath of K-12 math enrichment programs in our community, and how we might partner to support the different needs of Cambridge students in elementary, middle, and high school to provide all students with equitable access to advanced math pathways in high school.

If you have questions, please contact Sharlene Yang, Director of the Cambridge STEAM Initiative, at syang@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4672.

The Cambridge STEAM Initiative is a joint initiative of the City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs, Cambridge Public School Department, and the Cambridge Public Library. STEAM is an integrated approach to learning that incorporates STEAM Habits of Mind using any combination of STEAM areas of study - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math - as access points for inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. Using a racial justice lens to frame all of its efforts, the STEAM Initiative works to ensure that Cambridge residents who are most impacted by systemic inequities have access to high quality STEAM programming, resources, and skill-building opportunities. Learn more at www.cambridgema.gov/STEAM.