Needs
- Funding
- Feasibility Study ($80,000)
- Build Out ($500,000 for interim, $3,000,000 for full center - $120/sq.ft.)
- Annual Operating Costs ($50,000 for interim, $500,000 for full center)
- Facility
- In or near Rockville
- Building (5,000 sq.ft. for interim, 20,000 sq.ft. for full center)
- Parking (30 dedicated spaces, access to 60 shared spaces)
- Exhibits
- Seasonal ($5,000 rental per exhibit per month)
- Permanent
- Van (lease, insurance)
- Volunteers
- Teachers, instructors, mentors
- Office and technical support
- Project coordinators