Black Hills Energy Charitable Giving (Future Leaders in STEAM)
Eligibility
Schools and nonprofits in Black Hills Energy service territory in Nebraska (western Nebraska, including Scottsbluff, Alliance, and surrounding communities). STEAM education programs are a priority.
Program Goals
Black Hills Energy supports STEAM education and community programs in its Nebraska service territory through the Future Leaders in STEAM initiative and general charitable giving.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through blackhillsenergy.com. Rolling applications.
Cycle Notes
Rolling. Monitor blackhillsenergy.com for current guidelines.
Grant Award Amount
Varies by program. Sponsorships and direct donations to qualifying organizations.
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
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Schools and nonprofits in Black Hills Energy Nebraska service territory (western NE).
What does Black Hills Energy fund?
STEAM education and community programs in its service territory.
How do Nebraska schools apply?
Visit blackhillsenergy.com for current guidelines. Rolling applications.
How much does Black Hills Energy provide?
Varies by program.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide alignment documents and letters of support for western Nebraska schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Nebraska standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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