Non-profit organizations invited to apply for Innovation Generation grants to support science, technology, engineering, and math education
Published 01-26-12
Submitted by Motorola Solutions Foundation
The Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI), today announced that it will provide $4.9 million in 2012 funding to U.S. science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education programs through its Innovation Generation grants program. The annual program has distributed more than $25.5 million in grants since 2007 and has incorporated hundreds of Motorola Solutions employee volunteers through mentorship opportunities with grantees.
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Matt Blakely, director, Motorola Solutions Foundation
“The Innovation Generation grants truly have become a part of our culture at Motorola Solutions. Our network of grantees, often times mentored by our own employees, has accomplished unbelievable strides in encouraging and facilitating STEM experiences in the U.S. We are thrilled to open the applications for this program for the sixth consecutive year, adding to our network of grantees and supporting another year of interactive STEM programming.”
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The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions. With employees located around the globe, Motorola Solutions seeks to benefit the communities where it operates. The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships and fostering innovation. The Motorola Solutions Foundation focuses its funding on public safety, disaster relief, employee programs and education, especially science, technology, engineering and math programming. For more information on Motorola Solutions Corporate and Foundation giving, visit www.motorolasolutions.com/giving.
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