Florida · Corporate Foundation Grant

3M Foundation: STEM Education Grants

3M funds scientific curiosity, STEM, and creative problem-solving programs for K-12 students across Florida.

Funding

Typically $10K-$100K

Eligibility

FL nonprofits and schools with STEM programs

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

STEM, Physical Computing, Coding

Deadline

By application; check 3m.com

Type

Corporate Foundation Grant

About This Grant

3M Foundation funds STEM education programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and scientific thinking in K-12 students. 3M is a science and technology company with a long history of STEM education philanthropy. Their grants support hands-on learning, teacher training, and programs that connect students to real science.

Physical computing projects that put science tools in student hands are well-aligned with 3M's giving philosophy. Programs that involve student inquiry, experimentation, and problem-solving resonate with a company built on scientific innovation.

View 3M Foundation: STEM Education Grants

Eligibility

501(c)(3) nonprofits and public schools in Florida
K-12 STEM education programs with hands-on learning
Programs with measurable student outcomes and impact tracking
Organizations with demonstrated program delivery capacity

Allowable Uses

Physical computing and science hardware
STEM curriculum and lab materials
Teacher professional development in science and technology
Student STEM enrichment programs

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Florida CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses AI and data literacy across Florida CS standards.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Florida standards.
micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.

Keep in Mind

Frame it as science, not just tech

3M is a science company. Proposals that emphasize scientific inquiry, experimentation, and discovery alongside coding or computing resonate well.

Show innovation

3M funds creative approaches. Describe what makes your program different from standard STEM curriculum.

Document outcomes

3M tracks the impact of its investments. Include a clear evaluation plan and outcome metrics in your proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 3M fund?

STEM education programs focused on scientific curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning for K-12 students.

Can Florida schools apply directly?

Both public schools and nonprofits can apply. Check 3m.com for current application guidelines and priorities.

How competitive are 3M grants?

Moderately competitive nationally. Strong, specific proposals with measurable outcomes have good odds.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.

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Grant Support

Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?

Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.

Curriculum alignment documents — Florida CS Standards mapped to our kits
Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
Letters of support — documentation for grant applications

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