CenterPoint Energy Foundation Education Grants
Eligibility
Nonprofits, schools, and community organizations in Indiana communities served by CenterPoint Energy Indiana are eligible. Cycle 1 focuses on education, literacy, STEM, and workforce development. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or public entities. CenterPoint Energy serves communities in central and southern Indiana.
Program Goals
CenterPoint Energy Foundation supports Indiana communities through two grant cycles per year. Cycle 1 (mid-January open) focuses on education, literacy, STEM, and workforce development. Cycle 2 (June open) focuses on community vitality and environmental stewardship. The foundation awarded $13.9 million across approximately 430 grants in 2025, including 120,000+ STEM kits delivered to students. Indiana K-12 schools and nonprofits in CenterPoint service communities can apply for education grants that fund hands-on STEM learning.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Cycle 1 (education, literacy, STEM, workforce) opens mid-January each year and closed February 13, 2026 for the 2026 cycle. Cycle 2 (community vitality, environmental stewardship) opens in June. Applications are submitted through the CenterPoint Energy Foundation portal. Submit a program description, impact metrics, and budget. Confirm your organization is in a CenterPoint Indiana service community before applying.
Cycle Notes
CenterPoint Energy Foundation runs two grant cycles per year. Cycle 1 opens mid-January (closed Feb 13, 2026 for 2026 cycle). Cycle 2 opens June. The next Cycle 1 is expected to open in January 2027. Visit centerpointenergy.com/foundation for current program availability and application portal.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary by project and available funding. The foundation awarded $13.9 million across approximately 430 grants in 2025 — an average of ~$32,000 per grant. Individual Indiana school or nonprofit awards depend on program scope and request size.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing for CenterPoint Energy Foundation STEM education programs in Indiana
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy tools for Indiana schools in CenterPoint service communities
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS curriculum for CenterPoint Foundation education grants
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for CenterPoint Energy Foundation grants in Indiana?
501(c)(3) nonprofits and public schools in Indiana communities served by CenterPoint Energy are eligible. Cycle 1 focuses on education, STEM, and workforce programs.
How much funding is available through CenterPoint Energy Foundation?
The foundation awarded $13.9 million across ~430 grants in 2025. Individual Indiana awards vary by program scope and request size.
When does CenterPoint Energy Foundation Cycle 1 open?
Cycle 1 (education/STEM) opens mid-January and typically closes in February. The 2026 cycle closed February 13, 2026. Expect the 2027 cycle to open in January 2027.
Can CenterPoint Energy Foundation funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. CenterPoint Foundation funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when aligned to the program's stated goals.
How can Forward Education help with CenterPoint Energy grant applications?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before submitting your application.
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 — Indiana 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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