SDG&E / Sempra Energy Foundation: STEM Education Grants | California

Overview

San Diego Gas & Electric and the Sempra Energy Foundation fund STEM, environmental, and workforce education programs in San Diego and surrounding communities.

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Grant Award Amount

Typically $5K–$50K

Eligibility

K–12 schools within the service territory (SDG&E service territory: San Diego region)
Nonprofit organizations serving students in the service area
Teachers and administrators applying on behalf of their school
Community organizations focused on STEM or environmental education

Application Due Date

Annual; check sdge.com or sempra.com for open grant cycles

How Forward Education Products Fit

Products aligned with this grant

micro:bit Starter Kit
Coding for Good kit
CHARGE (micro:bit climate sensor)
Coding for Climate kit

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Lead with learning outcomes, not equipment

Funders in this category care about measurable environmental literacy gains. Frame your request around what students will understand and do differently, with Forward Education tools as the vehicle to get there.

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