How do schools and other organizations create a successful, informal science education program? Perhaps a program is already in place, but there’s a need or a desire to add a science element. Or, maybe your institution, or organization is planning an outreach program, playing to its strength in environmental, robotics, computational, or genetics instruction.

For nearly two decades, BWF has helped informal science education programs across North Carolina become successful. BWF created this guide to help answer questions individuals at organizations may have in applying for the SSEP grant. We also hope new and existing out-of-school time programs may use this guide as a resource in determining how to integrate STEM education activities into their programs.