Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) on Thursday announced nearly $500,000 in Fab Lab Grants to 20 Wisconsin school districts, including multiple in Dane County. These grants will train students in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) skills, as well as prepare them for careers using advanced technologies through establishing or expanding local fabrication laboratory (fab lab) facilities.
A fab lab is a high technology workshop equipped with computer-controlled manufacturing components such as 3D printers, laser engravers, computer numerical control routers and plasma cutters. Through the Fab Lab Grant Program, WEDC is supporting the purchase of fab lab equipment for instructional and educational purposes for K-12 students across the state.Â
Individual school districts were eligible for grants of up to $25,000, and consortiums of two or more districts were eligible for up to $50,000. The program requires matching funds from each district.
The following school districts were awarded Fab Lab Grants:Â Â Â
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Elkhorn Area School District — $25,000;
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School District of Nekoosa — $24,847;
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DeForest Area School District — $25,000;
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Albany School District — $25,000;
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School District of Belleville — $14,824;
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Nicolet Union High School District — $25,000;
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Joint School District 1/Benton School District — $16,936;
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School District of Arcadia — $25,000;
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Alma Area Schools — $25,000;
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CESA 3 (consortium) — $49,872;
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North Crawford School District — $24,856;
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Weyauwega-Fremont School District — $20,000;
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Luck School District — $25,000;
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Muskego-Norway Schools — $21,688;
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Whitnall School District — $25,000;
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Tri-County Area School District — $25,000;
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School District of Monroe — $25,000;
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Ellsworth Community School District — $25,000;
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Westosha Central High School District — $25,000; and
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Pewaukee School District — $24,176.
