Google is offering the RISE program<https://www.google.com/edu/resources/programs/google-rise-awards/> to support & connect not-for-profit organizations (such as public libraries) around the world to increase equity in computer science education with a focus on girls, minorities who are historically underrepresented in the field, and youth from low-income communities. Guidelines<https://www.google.com/edu/resources/programs/google-rise-awards/index.html#!guidelines> * RISE Awards include: o Capacity building: Access to a 12-month capacity building program that connects awardees with Google expertise o Financial support: Grants of $10,000-$25,000 o Operational support: Customized to the needs of the organization, such as volunteers or pro bono consulting o A community of practice: Continued peer engagement through a community of practice connects awardees, alumni, and beyond so that communities around the world can learn from best practices and lessons learned Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image001.png@01D2039A.4E4BC0C0]