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 This initiative is part of the celebrations commemorating the 10th anniversary of the company being branched in the country. - Photo for illustration purposes only - |
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Published on Monday, August 2, 2021
The Texas-based National Instruments Corporation, NI, a producer of automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software, is offering a $100,000 grant to benefit two non-governmental organizations, NGOs, that have a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education focus. According to the firm, this initiative is part of the celebrations commemorating the 10th anniversary of the company being branched in the country. “NI settled in Costa Rica 10 years ago and to help celebrate its anniversary, the company decided to give back to the community,” Carlos Rios, General Manager of NI in Costa Rica said. “The purpose of this project is to continue supporting diversity and inclusion of all races, ethnicities, cultures and genders in engineering.” The grant is open to NGOs that develop projects with a direct impact on vulnerable populations, racially discriminated collectives, girls, and other under-represented groups, the firm said in its statement. People interested in participating should complete an online application form available on the Austin Community Foundation site before Aug. 6. The pre-selection process closes on Aug. 13. A total of 20 organizations will be selected for in-depth project development proposals. From there, a grant review committee will choose one organization to receive the $100,000 grant. Participants will be evaluated based on their overall local impact, diversity of staff, leadership capacities and their ability to offer volunteering opportunities to local NI employees. “One of our corporate impact pillars is Changing the Faces of Engineering. We are committed to supporting aspiring engineers and increasing the diversity of the engineering talent pipeline," Rios said. "Each year through 2030, we will advance STEM education initiatives serving underrepresented or economically disadvantaged students.” The grant recipient organizations will be announced in October 2021.  Recently, more non-reimbursable funds for entrepreneurs were announced by the Ministry of Foreign Trade. ------------------------ What have you heard of entrepreneurs looking for funds to support their local businesses? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com  Real Estate
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