Grant Award: Sony USA Foundation ($2,500)

Sony Foundation approved a $2,500 grant award for programs and services in our BDPA Richmond chapter. The funds are direct result of volunteer efforts by BDPA member Christopher McNeil.

The funds will go towards the Students IT Education & Scholarship (SITES) program in Richmond, VA. The chapter plans to have a kick-off knowledge-sharing meeting for students, parents, volunteers, educators, and mentors held prior to the first training sessions. The chapter's LEGO Robotics Training program takes place from September through November. The Middle School Computer Terminology Quiz Bowl Training program held annually from March to May. Finally, BDPA Richmond conducts their High School Computer Training program from February to August.

We are very grateful to Sony Foundation vice president Ed Wallace for his enthusiastic support of this funding request.

Grant Proposal: Sony USA Foundation

BDPA Foundation collaborated with BDPA Richmond chapter on a grant proposal to Sony USA Foundation. The proposal requests $2,500 in support of their youth education programs. This funding source identified by a BDPA member who works for Sony Electronics.

Sony's company-wide philanthropic efforts reflect the diverse interests of our core businesses and focus on several distinct areas: arts education, arts and culture, health and human services, civic and community outreach, education, and volunteerism. Each operating company has its own philanthropic priorities and unique resources. While positive consideration is given to efforts that promote literacy and basic educational competency, the company also seeks to apply its financial, technological, and human resources to the encouragement of the creative, artistic, technical, and scientific skills required of tomorrow's workforce.

We should hear about the results of this funding request before the end of the month.