Daphne - Institut Aplikovanej Ekologie

Daphne - Institut Aplikovanej Ekologie is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, primarily focused on educational and scientific initiatives with a strong emphasis on STEM education. Based in Slovakia, the organization specializes in providing educational programs and services that promote interactive learning, scientific inquiry, and cross-border educational collaborations. The entity has consistently engaged with U.S. federal agencies to support international educational initiatives, particularly in the domains of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Through its federal grant awards, Daphne - Institut Aplikovanej Ekologie has consistently worked on improving STEM education through the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program. The organization has received multiple project grants from two primary federal agencies: the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. These grants have focused on diverse educational objectives, including strengthening teacher capacities in inquiry-based science education, developing cross-border educational partnerships between Slovakia and the Czech Republic, building educational capacity around climate-related topics, and creating interactive STEM events. The grants, ranging from March 2021 to September 2025, demonstrate a sustained commitment to enhancing educational methodologies and providing professional development for educators in the context of international scientific learning programs.