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AT&T Foundation: STEM Education (Ohio)

AT&T and the AT&T Foundation fund education and digital literacy programs across the U.S., with Ohio schools and nonprofits eligible for STEM education, workforce development, and digital inclusion grants through AT&T's Believes initiative.

Funding

$5,000–$100,000

Eligibility

U.S. nonprofits and schools with digital education programs

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

Digital Literacy / STEM / Workforce

Deadline

Annual (AT&T Believes grant cycles)

Type

National Grant

About This Grant

AT&T's philanthropic arm focuses on digital literacy, education, and economic opportunity — areas that directly reflect AT&T's business as a major telecommunications and technology company. The AT&T Believes initiative funds programs that help underserved students and adults develop the digital skills needed to thrive in a connected economy.

Ohio's digital divide — particularly in rural Appalachian communities and underserved urban neighborhoods in Cleveland and Dayton — is a compelling context for AT&T education grants. Programs that provide digital skills training, CS education, or technology access in these communities align with AT&T's digital inclusion mission and workforce pipeline interests.

AT&T's Ohio infrastructure and customer base give the company real community ties across the state. Programs in communities with significant AT&T infrastructure investment are particularly relevant for community investment conversations with AT&T regional teams.

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Eligibility

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with digital literacy or STEM education programs
Ohio schools and nonprofits serving underserved communities with digital access barriers
Programs building digital skills and technology workforce readiness
Organizations demonstrating community need and measurable digital literacy outcomes

Allowable Uses

Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
CS and AI literacy curriculum
Teacher professional development
Digital device access, internet connectivity support, and technology skills curriculum

Forward Education Products for This Grant

Forward Education offers classroom-ready kits that align with Ohio CS standards and fit cleanly into grant budgets. All kits include teacher guides and curriculum.

micro:bit Starter Kit — Entry-level physical computing, perfect for introducing coding and computational thinking.
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — Hands-on AI literacy curriculum covering machine learning concepts for K-12 classrooms.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based learning kit connecting coding skills to real-world community challenges.
micro:bit Robotics Kit — Advanced robotics and engineering challenges for deeper CS exploration.

Keep in Mind

AT&T's digital inclusion mission is your strongest angle — document the digital access barriers your Ohio students face.
Connect to workforce readiness: AT&T wants to see their investment building Ohio's digital workforce pipeline.
AT&T regional community investment managers can identify local grant opportunities beyond the national AT&T Believes cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AT&T Believes initiative?

AT&T Believes is AT&T's signature philanthropy program focused on education, digital inclusion, and economic opportunity. It funds grants and matching programs across the U.S.

Does AT&T fund coding specifically?

CS and coding programs qualify when framed around digital skills and economic opportunity. The workforce connection should be explicit.

Are there Ohio AT&T grants separate from national programs?

AT&T has regional community investment teams that make grants in Ohio. Both national program applications and local relationship-building are worthwhile.

Can rural Ohio organizations apply?

Yes. Rural digital divide programs are compelling for AT&T given the company's rural connectivity investments.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Ohio CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for qualifying applications. Reach out before you apply.