VASE HOST grants are intended to increase STEM opportunities for outside classrooms activities by VT-based programs. VASE HOST grants are designed to make it easier for after-school programs to create activities that expose students to the excitement of hands-on science and engineering experiences. The grants are designed to help offset the cost of the materials including hardware, software, lab equipment,
STEM kits, maker tools, etc. -- as well as to foster skills acquisition. To be successful, please ensure that your proposed project has a strong science and/or engineering foundation. Applications that describe STEM learning impacts are favored over a simple request for specific equipment.