Various opportunities are available to organizational members of the IF/THEN® Champions Network, as outlined in the Explore Ongoing Opportunities section below.
Looking for network resources, including information about webinars and how to request assets from the IF/THEN Collection? Visit https://ngcproject.org/ifthen-champions-network.
Not a member of the IF/THEN® Champions Network yet?
Exhibit kits and materials from the Champions Network in use by members in museum spaces and during interactive programming.
Explore Current Opportunities
Click on the drop-down menus below to view current opportunities available to organizational members.
Current opportunities include funding awards, the This is What a Scientist Looks Like Exhibit Kit, and the Science of Seismology and Resonance Exhibit Kit.
Applications are open for awards up to $5,000 for IF/THEN® Champions Network Organizational Members!
These new awards provide more flexibility to think bigger and cover more costs than previous offerings. There are two requirements: 1) be an IF/THEN® Champions Network organizational member, and 2) incorporate the IF/THEN® Collection, which can also include the Project Library, into a program, activity or display, or engage with IF/THEN® Ambassador(s) for an event. Ideas may include, but are not limited to:
- Update an existing program or exhibit with IF/THEN® content
- Deliver a program or event that features IF/THEN® content
- Invite an IF/THEN® Ambassador to speak
- Create a new program or activation featuring IF/THEN®
- Disseminate IF/THEN® for use by teachers or librarians
Full details and an application preview are available here.
Timeline:
- Applications due March 15, 2026
- Recipients notified by April 1, 2026
- Funds should be spent by December 1, 2026
Award Details:
- Funding up to $5,000 (20–25 awards anticipated)
- Applicants agree to terms and conditions at time of application submission
- Full amount disbursed at time of award
- Final reports are not required but recipients must submit the Champions Network Activity Report (late 2026).
Join IF/THEN® Ambassadors Aisha Lawrey and Wendy Bohon to discover their STEM journeys with an exciting new exhibit kit! These kits are easy to set up and a quick way to refresh your museum space. They will engage the whole family with interactive activities that explore the concepts of resonance and seismology.
These hands-on kits are available to order now. View the design and specs packet to find out more, and request your free kit by February 13, 2026. Every IF/THEN Champions Network organizational member is eligible.
The kit includes:
- Two graphic panels featuring one ambassador on each
- Two interactive activities, all parts included
- Guide for installation and maintenance
- Facilitation guide
- Design files to modify, as needed
Need support to install the exhibits or signage in your space? You can also request a $500 installation stipend when you place your order.
Select the content that best fits your work, from 5 STEM content themes: Diving Deep (Marine Biology), Living Wild (Ecology), Reaching the Stars (Aerospace), Engineering New Paths (Engineering), and Powering the Planet (Planetary health). Individual panels each feature one IF/THEN® Ambassador scientist profile, facts and insights into their field, and a reflection prompt designed for a wide audience. Additionally, you can request a large introductory panel that includes all 125 IF/THEN® Ambassadors and a QR code for more resources.
This is What a Scientist Looks Like display exhibit kits are free for Champions Network Organizational Members. Submit your request anytime. Requests will be processed on a rolling basis, and kits typically ship within 3 - 4 weeks of submitting a request.
See the Options Preview the Panels Request Your Kit
Requirements:
One kit is available per institution for Champions Network Organizational Members. Organizations will be expected to complete a survey where you will describe how the kit was used, including photos. Kits must be used with the public to actively and regularly engage the community.
Discover Ongoing Opportunities
Click on the drop-down menus below to explore ongoing opportunities available to organizational members. The final drop-down includes details about upcoming opportunities.
As an organizational member of the Champions Network, you will be invited to personalize a welcome kit, which includes stickers, tote bags, and a selection of wall decals, window clings, or additional tote bags. Items will be shipped to you at no cost within 4–6 weeks.
If you have not ordered your welcome kit, please complete the order form. Questions? Please reach out to ifthen@astc.org.
As an organizational member of the Champions Network, you will receive an hour-long planning session to help you define your organizational goals for advancing gender equity in STEM via the IF/THEN® Collection. Each session will include up to five organizations within the network to provide opportunities to share and learn from one another.
Before your planning session, you will be asked to complete the IF/THEN® Champions Network Action Planning Tool with your team members. This tool is designed to help you reflect on past successes and challenges, and set future goals related to advancing gender equity at your organization. It is for your internal use, but will be used during the session to guide conversation. The tool is available in your organization’s folder here.
If you have not yet registered for a planning session and would like to receive another invitation, please reach out to Kata Lucas at klucas@ngcproject.org.
