Sparklight awarded a $2,500 STEM grant to Winslow Elementary School through its annual “Dream Bigger” social media campaign. The grant supports science, technology, engineering and math education opportunities for K-12 students.

The funding will support the addition of a T-shirt press to the school’s STEM program. Students will bring their digital designs to life while gaining hands-on experience in design, production and entrepreneurship.

“Winning a Dream Bigger grant is a huge deal for our kids at Winslow Elementary. A shirt press might sound simple, but for our students, it opens the door to real creative and entrepreneurial experiences right inside our STEM lab,” Aaron Meyer, Winslow Elementary School Principal said.

Meyer said the school is small and located in a small town. He said this kind of opportunity creates meaningful, lasting experiences for students.

“Hands-on tools like this help students build practical skills in design, production and problem-solving that translate far beyond the classroom. We’re proud to support Winslow Elementary as they create hands-on experiences that connect creativity, technology and real-world application,” Travis Harr, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, North Central said.

Since its launch in 2019, Sparklight’s “Dream Bigger” initiative awarded more than $200,000 in grants to support STEM education. In 2026, 12 schools and organizations across Sparklight’s 24-state footprint were selected to receive funding for student-focused projects.

Source: 44 News