Alabama Power Foundation Classroom Grants
Eligibility
K-12 public school teachers in Alabama. Schools served by Alabama Power are prioritized. The grant supports classroom-level projects — individual teachers apply for their own classroom programs.
Program Goals
Alabama Power Foundation Classroom Grants fund innovative classroom projects that improve student learning. STEM, technology, and hands-on science projects are consistently funded. Teachers with a clear project vision and measurable learning goals are competitive applicants.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications open soon. The deadline is September 25, 2026. Applications submitted through the Alabama Power Foundation portal. Check alabamapowerfoundation.com for the application link when it opens.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. September 25, 2026 deadline. Opens in late summer/early fall. Monitor alabamapowerfoundation.com for the application opening.
Grant Award Amount
Up to $1,000 per classroom. Smaller award ideal for a starter kit or a single-class project. Multiple teachers in the same school can apply independently.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
Frequently Asked Questions
Can multiple teachers from the same school apply?
Yes — individual teachers apply for their own classrooms. Multiple teachers from one school can submit separate applications.
When does the application open?
Opens soon — check alabamapowerfoundation.com for the exact opening date before the September 25, 2026 deadline.
What types of projects are funded?
Innovative classroom projects with clear student learning goals. STEM, technology, and hands-on science projects are strong fits.
Does my school need to be served by Alabama Power?
Schools in the Alabama Power service area are prioritized. Check alabamapowerfoundation.com for eligibility details.
How can Forward Education help?
Our Coding for Good Kit is priced within the grant range and comes with curriculum. We can provide a project outline that fits the Alabama Power Foundation's goals.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Alabama standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence




















