The 2023 CareerViewXR Production Grant

Applications will be scored based on the following:

• Eligibility of applicant as defined below.
• Viability of plan for implementing CareerViewXR with applicant’s student populations.
• Demonstrated financial need.
• Demonstrated strength of employer partnerships.
• Production alignment with CareerViewXR needs. (supporting increased industry and demographic diversity)
• Authenticity, student-focus, and community support apparent in submitted materials.

• Applications must be submitted by January 19, 2024.
• Finalists will receive a notification by February 9, 2024, if they have been selected for an interview. (Interviews to take place between February 12, 2024 and March 8, 2024.)
• Awardees and runners-up will be selected and notified by March 15, 2024 with a public announcement on or before March 15, 2024.

- Lead applicant must be an entity that directly or indirectly serves Pre-K-12th grade students in the US in order to be eligible.

• Eligible entities include: public schools, charter schools, faith-based schools, educational co-ops, community groups, before/after school programs, state education departments, state CTE programs, technical colleges, community colleges, other Higher Ed, education services agencies, charter school networks/organizations, economic development agencies, career development and transition organizations, other educational organization/programs.
• Collaborative applications will also be accepted from any of the above groups.
• Employers and for-profit companies may partner with lead applicant, but are not eligible to apply directly.
• Eligibility questions should be directed to info@bemorecolorful.com.

- Individual submitting the application must be affiliated with the organization and has authority to submit this application on behalf of the organization.

• Awardees and runners-up must be willing to provide feedback to the Be More Colorful team about the CareerViewXR platform, be featured in a case study, and appear in social media content. Photos of learners using the platform will be requested.
• Awardees and runners-up abide by the terms of use of the CareerViewXR platform.
• Priority will be given to Awardees’ identified production locations, but final selections may vary from application submission above based on alignment with the CareerViewXR content library (suggested experiences should be substantially different from current experiences in the library) and employer’s willingness to participate, and other environmental, safety, and logistics considerations. Final production location selection is at the sole discretion of Be More Colorful.
• Awardees will provide contact information for employers, secure letters of intent, assist with timely collection of production contracts, and work in good faith with Be More Colorful to collect any additional information needed in a timely manner. If the awardee is unable to fulfill all requirements within 45 days of notice of award, a new awardee will be selected.
• Production of experiences is expected to take place within 12 months of signed production contracts.

• The CareerViewXR Production Grant is not a monetary award. The grant covers an in-kind donation of products and services up to the amounts specified. Size of the in-kind awards are solely determined by CareerViewXR.
• Awardees receive 1 year access to web-based experiences produced and perpetual license for .mp4 video for VR headsets.
• All students enrolled at applicant institution(s) count toward CareerViewXR subscription limits.
• Access for additional students available at an additional fee.