Best Buy Foundation: Teen Tech Centers and STEM Grants
Best Buy supports Teen Tech Centers and STEM enrichment grants for underserved teens in Florida.
About This Grant
The Best Buy Foundation funds technology access and digital skills for underserved teens through its Teen Tech Center program and related STEM grants. Florida nonprofits running after-school technology programs for teens aged 13-18 are a strong fit.
Teen Tech Centers are physical spaces equipped with technology for teens to create, code, and learn digital skills. Best Buy provides equipment, training, and ongoing support. STEM enrichment grants for organizations not hosting a full Teen Tech Center are also available.
View Best Buy Foundation: Teen Tech Centers and STEM GrantsEligibility
- Nonprofits serving teens aged 13-18 in Florida
- Programs with a physical space for technology education (Teen Tech Centers)
- Organizations with experience in after-school youth development
- Programs serving underserved and underrepresented teens
Allowable Uses
- Technology equipment for teen learning spaces
- Coding, AI literacy, and digital skills curriculum
- Instructor training and program staff
- Physical computing tools and making equipment
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
Best Buy specifically funds programs for teens aged 13-18. Programs serving younger or older students should look at other funders.
Teen Tech Centers require a dedicated room or lab. If you don't have space, apply for the smaller STEM enrichment grants instead.
Best Buy Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals outside their formal application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Teen Tech Center?
A dedicated physical space with technology equipment where teens can learn coding, digital skills, and creative technology applications.
How much does a Teen Tech Center grant provide?
Teen Tech Center grants can reach up to $1M in equipment, training, and support over multiple years.
Can a school apply for a Teen Tech Center?
Teen Tech Centers are typically housed in nonprofits and community centers, not schools. Smaller STEM grants may be more accessible for school-based programs.
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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- 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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