Program Goal
To support New York City–based projects that advance the Foundation’s mission to support research and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and economics.
About
Since its founding in 1934, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has been proud to call New York City home. Major Foundation-supported New York City initiatives include:
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Sloan Public Service Awards
Annual awards that honor the lifetime contributions of extraordinary NYC civil servants and celebrate the vital role civil service plays in making New York City run.
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Sloan Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics
Annual awards that recognize excellent science and math teachers in NYC public schools.
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NY STEM Education Network
A network connecting NYC school administrators and educators with non-profits providing STEM education enrichment programs and services.
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2030 STEM
A major push to radically transform NYC's scientific institutions in ways that make them more inclusive and welcoming to Black, Indigenous, and Latina/o/e individuals.
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FloodNet
A cooperative of communities, researchers, and NYC government agencies working together to better understand flooding in NYC and to inform flood-response policies and practices.
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Network Initiative for Conservation Science
Advancing research by sharing The Met's cutting-edge scientific research facilities and analytical instrumentation, expertise, and resources.
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Staff Grantmaking Initiative
One-year, $25K grants for NYC non-profits serving populations inside the City on issues related to science or technology.
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BetaNYC
Civic organization aimed at helping New Yorker access information and use technology
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Visionary Awards
The Council for Economic Education's annual awards honoring extraordinary leaders who promote economic and financial literacy
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Reporting Guidelines
Content and formatting guidance for submission of interim and final reports for grantees in the New York City program
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News
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New York Sun Works
NY Sun Works Awarded Prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant
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Manhattan Times
Local teachers honored with 2022 Sloan Awards
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Brooklyn Paper
Celebrating Extraordinary STEM Teachers in New York City Public High Schools
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New York Times
Amid One Pandemic, Students Train for the Next
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New York Times
What New York City's Sewers Reveal About the Virus
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Center for New York City Affairs
New York City’s Gig Driver Pay Standard: Effects on Drivers, Passengers, and the Companies
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This program does not make grants to individual NYC schools or organizations for science enrichment or other programmatic activities. Grants for such programs are available, however, through the Foundation-supported NYC STEM Education Network.
For other grants, interested grantseekers should submit a letter of inquiry of no more than two pages to [email protected].