Alabama · Corporate Foundation Grant

Alabama Power Foundation Students to Stewards Grants

Funding

Up to $2,500

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

October 23, 2026

Level of Gov't

Corporate Foundation — Alabama Power Foundation

Eligibility

Alabama K-12 schools and educators. Programs focused on environmental stewardship, outdoor education, and conservation are prioritized. Students to Stewards emphasizes hands-on environmental learning that connects students to Alabama's natural resources.

Program Goals

Students to Stewards Grants fund environmental education programs that build student awareness of conservation, natural resources, and environmental stewardship. Projects that combine technology and environmental monitoring are a strong fit — using sensors and data to study local ecosystems.

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Application and Distribution

Applications open soon. October 23, 2026 deadline. Submit through the Alabama Power Foundation portal. Check alabamapowerfoundation.com for the application link when it opens.

Cycle Notes

Annual competitive cycle. October 23, 2026 deadline. Opens in late summer. Monitor alabamapowerfoundation.com for the application opening.

Grant Award Amount

Up to $2,500 per grant. Suitable for environmental monitoring equipment, outdoor classroom materials, and technology-enhanced nature study programs.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of environmental programs does this fund?

Conservation, natural resource education, outdoor classrooms, and environmental monitoring programs. Technology-enhanced environmental projects are a strong fit.

Can we use the grant for technology tools?

Yes — environmental monitoring tools like sensors and data loggers that support environmental education are eligible.

When does the application open?

Opens soon — check alabamapowerfoundation.com for the exact date before the October 23, 2026 deadline.

Is this grant only for science teachers?

No — any AL K-12 teacher with an environmental stewardship program is eligible.

How can Forward Education help?

Our Climate Action Kit and Smart Solar Energy Kit are designed exactly for the kind of hands-on environmental education this grant supports. We can help write the project narrative.

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