Best Buy Foundation: Teen Tech Centers and STEM Grants
What This Grant Funds
The Best Buy Foundation invests in technology and STEM education for teens through its Teen Tech Centers program and broader education grant initiatives. Teen Tech Centers are funded spaces in Boys and Girls Clubs and other youth-serving organizations where students in grades 6 through 12 access technology tools, coding resources, and mentorship. Foundation grants can support technology equipment, coding curriculum, AI literacy tools, and staffing for programs that help teens develop digital skills and career pathways in technology.
Who Is Eligible in Pennsylvania
Boys and Girls Clubs and similar youth-serving nonprofits working with teens in grades 6 through 12 across Pennsylvania are the primary target for Teen Tech Center grants. Schools and education nonprofits may also access Best Buy Foundation support through other community grant programs. Organizations in communities where Best Buy stores operate are typically prioritized.
Funding Amounts
Funding amounts vary by program type. Teen Tech Center partnerships represent significant multi-year investments. Smaller community grants are also available at varying amounts depending on the scope of the program and the Best Buy market area.
How Forward Education Products Qualify
Forward Education's coding kits, MicroChat AI literacy tools, and physical computing curriculum are well-suited for Best Buy Foundation-funded Teen Tech Centers. Our tools are designed for teens, provide a structured pathway from beginner to more advanced coding, and connect technology skills to real-world applications. For organizations running after-school or community programs for teens, our products provide the hands-on component that makes digital skills programming more engaging and effective.
How to Apply and Timeline
Teen Tech Center applications are handled through the Best Buy Foundation in partnership with national youth-serving organizations. Community organizations interested in becoming a Teen Tech Center should start by visiting the Best Buy Foundation website and reviewing the partnership criteria. New site applications open periodically. Smaller community grants may be available through Best Buy's local store giving programs.
Visit the Best Buy Foundation for current program information and application access.
