Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH) announced today that it received a grant for $25,000 from Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer in the U.S. This grant supports innovative standards-aligned learning experiences for at least 2,000 learners during the 2024–25 school year, both at the museum and in the classroom with museum educators.
“We are thrilled to have financial support from Bayer Fund to help increase access to new museum programs that integrate environmental literacy and sustainability with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education,” said Laurie Giarratani, Director of Learning and Community. “The timing of this initiative will help us support students and teachers as they prepare to implement new STEELS (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability) academic standards.”
Bayer Fund and CMNH share a mutual goal to see the communities we serve flourish. This grant from Bayer Fund will support schools by reducing or eliminating out-of-pocket costs for students participating in museum field trips and outreach programs in low-income communities. Museum field trips and outreach programs engage students in hands-on learning that complements their school curriculum and strengthens students’ understanding of STEELS and nature concepts. CMNH’s Equity Scholarship Fund creates more equal and open access to museum experiences.
“Bayer Fund is proud to support Carnegie Museum of Natural History and their work to make real, sustainable impacts in their community,” said Al Mitchell, President of Bayer Fund. “Programs like this inspire future generations for careers in the high-demand STEM field, and we’re proud to provide our support.”
In 2023, Bayer Fund awarded more than $12.1 million to over 2,300 charitable and nonprofit organizations to help address essential needs in Food and Nutrition, STEM Education, and Health & Wellness. Since 2017, nonprofit organizations across the U.S. have received nearly $90 million from Bayer Fund.
To learn more about Carnegie Museum of Natural History visit CarnegieMNH.org.
About Bayer Fund
Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer in the U.S., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the communities where Bayer customers and employees live and work by providing funding for food and nutrition, education, and health and wellness projects. For more Information visit https://www.fund.bayer.us.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Media Contact:
Name: Erin Southerland
Email: SoutherlandE@CarnegieMNH.org
Phone: 412-353-4818
Bayer Fund Media Contact:
Name: Nicole Hayes
Email: Nicole.hayes@bayer.com
Phone: 201-421-4268
