We’re proud to introduce our inaugural STEAM Grant recipients! 🎉 Five grants. Five remarkable people. ✨ Kacie Lees 🌊 Kate Mueller 🔐 Jennifer Nolan Johnson 💻 Tenly Dessalines 🌍 Dorcas Osangiri Swipe to meet them → then head to the link in bio to read about their work. To everyone who applied: thank you. Our next round of grants will be announced soon. #STEAMgrants #somethingFoundation #STEAM #nonprofit #communityimpact #artandscience #grantsforartists #grantsforeducators

⏰ 10 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY ⏰ Five STEAM grants of $1,000 each are waiting for: 🔬 Students (all ages!) 👩‍🏫 Teachers 🎨 Artists 🔬 Researchers 🔧 Engineers Don’t talk yourself out of it. If you’re working on something meaningful, you ARE qualified. 📧 [email protected] ⏰ Deadline: Feb 15, 5PM PST 🔗 Link in bio #STEAMGrants #ApplyNow #LastChance #Deadline #FundingOpportunity #STEAM #Grants #Students #Artists #Research

Meet Brigit, one of our incredible board members 🦋 Chemist. Apple patent holder. Published in Nature. Chief of Staff at OpenStar Technologies (fusion energy). And in her free time? She explores botanical gardens around the world, painting and drawing the natural world. This is what STEAM looks like - someone who sees no separation between science and art, between technical expertise and creative curiosity. Brigit joined our board because she believes in equity in STEAM fields. She’s been leading diversity initiatives for 18 years and mentors through the State Department’s TechWomen program. She understands that the best innovation happens when we remove barriers and support diverse voices. That’s exactly what our grants are about. If you’re working on something that bridges disciplines, we want to support you. Applications close Feb 15 - link in bio 🔗 #STEAMGrants #BoardSpotlight #ScienceAndArt #Interdisciplinary

📣 JUST OVER ONE MONTH LEFT TO APPLY!📣 We’ve received amazing applications, but we know there are more projects out there. 👇 TAG SOMEONE IN THE COMMENTS who should apply! Students (all ages!), teachers, artists, researchers, engineers - five grants of $1,000 each are waiting for YOU. Parents & teachers: Help young applicants submit their ideas! ⏰ Deadline: Feb 15, 2026, 5PM PST 🔗 Link in bio for full application details 💬 TAG SOMEONE BELOW! Let’s make sure brilliant ideas get the support they deserve! 💙 #STEAMGrants #TagSomeone #AllAgesWelcome #ApplyNow #OneMonthLeft

The applications coming in have been absolutely inspiring 💙 To everyone who has already applied: thank you for sharing your vision with us. Your projects are exactly why we created this program. To those still working on applications: you’ve got just over 2 months until February 15. The holidays will fly by - make progress now! We started some-thing Foundation to make sure brilliant ideas don’t stay stuck because of small funding gaps. Let’s make sure your idea isn’t one of them. Link in bio to apply 🔗 #STEAMGrants #2MonthsLeft #Innovation #ApplyNow #STEAM

With the beginning of the holiday season, we’re thinking about all the projects that almost didn’t happen. The student who almost gave up because they couldn’t afford equipment. The educator with an innovative idea but no budget to pilot it. The artist who had a vision but no resources to bring it to life. Sometimes all it takes is $1,000 and someone believing in you. That’s why we created our STEAM grants. To say: your ideas matter. Your work matters. You matter. Applications open through February 15, 2026. Let’s make sure brilliant ideas don’t stay stuck in someone’s mind this year. 🔗 in bio: /grants #Thankful #STEAMGrants #BelieveInYourself

A question I keep getting: “Why STEAM grants? Why now?” Throughout my career as an artist, musician, and creative technologist, I’ve always worked to make STEAM ideas accessible to everyone. At NASA JPL, I watched engineers solve impossible problems. At the Field Museum, I saw scientists make groundbreaking discoveries. In my own creative practice, I’ve built bridges between art and science, making complex concepts tangible and engaging. Every single breakthrough required resources - even small amounts - to buy equipment, attend conferences, access tools, create prototypes. $1,000 might not sound transformative. But, it can be for anyone including: - A student who can finally afford lab equipment - An educator who can pilot a new teaching method - An artist who can create work that sparks conversation - A researcher who can present findings - A musician who can explore the intersection of sound and technology These small investments create ripple effects. As someone who has spent their entire career making STEAM accessible, I know that barriers to entry shouldn’t prevent brilliant ideas from becoming reality. Applications close February 15, 2026. If you’re working on something meaningful, I want to hear about it. Link in bio: /grants #STEAM #Innovation #MakeADifference #ArtMeetsScience #AccessibleEducation

#GrantWriting #ApplicationTips #STEAMGrants📝 How to make your application stand out: ✅ Write clearly - explain like you're talking to a friend ✅ Show your passion - why does this matter to YOU? ✅ Be specific - give concrete details ✅ Budget wisely - show how you'll use $1,000 ✅ Proofread everything! Remember: Everything in ONE email, 5 pages max. Questions? Email us at [email protected] 📅 Deadline: Feb 15, 2026, 5PM PST 🔗 /grants

“Am I eligible?” YES! 💙 Our STEAM Grants are open to: • Any student at any level • Teachers and educators • Professional researchers • Independent artists and engineers • Anyone living in the United States • Anyone with a passion for STEAM Age is just a number. Your ideas and passion are what matter most. 📅 Deadline: February 15, 2026 at 5PM PST 📧 [email protected] 🔗 /grants (in bio) #STEAMGrants #AllAgesWelcome #ApplyNow

🚀 Exciting News: some-thing Foundation STEAM Grants Now Open! We’re offering five $1,000 grants to innovators, educators, and researchers passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Who can apply? ✓ Any student at any level ✓ Teachers and educators ✓ Professional researchers and scientists ✓ Independent researchers and artists ✓ Anyone passionate about STEAM fields 📅 Deadline: February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST 📧 Apply: [email protected] 🔗 Details: /grants (in bio) #STEAMeducation #Grants #Innovation

📣 Join me at the PST ART Open House this Saturday, March 1! I’ll be speaking on a fascinating panel: “Can the studio be a laboratory?” exploring the intersection of art and science 🔬🎨 Led by artist Lia Halloran, I’ll be joining artists Nancy Baker Cahill and Maru Garcia to discuss how artistic and scientific practices inform each other. As an artist and creative technologist, I’m excited to share my perspective! The panel starts at 1:30PM - don’t miss it! The event is FREE with RSVP and full of talks, music, and performances. Check out the full schedule of events at pst.art/en/events/pst-art-open-house (link in bio) Hope to see you there!

📢 Honored to announce my role as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Creative Armenia Week in Yerevan! 🇦🇲 This 7-day summit promises to be a transformative experience for creative professionals across industries. My talk will explore: - Solving real problems using creativity and new technologies - The importance of making and preserving free educational tools - Lessons and projects from my career journey I’m excited to meet fellow creatives and industry experts from around the world. If you’re attending, I’d love to connect and exchange ideas. Let’s shape the future of creativity together. See you in Yerevan!