Con Edison: STEM and Energy Education Grants

About This Grant

Con Edison, New York City's primary electricity and gas utility, runs a community grants program that includes STEM education and energy literacy as priority areas. Schools and nonprofits in New York City and Westchester County can apply for grants supporting science education, energy awareness programs, and hands-on STEM activities.

Awards typically range from $5,000 to $50,000. Programs connecting science and technology to energy efficiency, clean energy, and sustainability are especially competitive given Con Edison's mission and regulatory context. This is a practical grant for schools looking for accessible, community-based funding without the complexity of federal applications.

Eligibility

• K-12 schools in New York City and Westchester County
• Nonprofits serving the Con Edison service territory
• Programs focused on STEM, energy literacy, or science education
• Community organizations with education programs

Allowable Uses

• STEM education materials and hands-on science tools
• Energy and environmental science curriculum
• Technology tools supporting science and energy education
• Teacher professional development in STEM

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

• CHARGE Climate Sensor Kit — Environmental and energy monitoring kit. Students collect data on temperature, weather, and energy-related environmental factors. Strong fit for Con Edison's energy education priorities.
• Coding for Climate Kit — Climate and energy science with coding. Connects student coding projects to clean energy and climate - directly aligned to Con Edison's corporate sustainability focus.
• micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for STEM education. Supports science and technology learning in NYC schools with accessible, low-cost hardware.

Keep in Mind

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Con Edison STEM grants?

Schools and nonprofits in New York City and Westchester County. The program serves Con Edison's utility service territory.

How much can schools receive?

Awards typically range from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on the program scope.

Does the program have to be about energy?

Not exclusively, but programs with a clear energy, clean energy, or sustainability connection are more competitive. Pure CS programs without an energy angle are less competitive.

How do I apply?

Check coned.com for current community grant information. Con Edison's community relations team can also provide application details.

How can Forward Education help?

We can help you frame our climate and energy-related kits within Con Edison's grant priorities and provide pricing letters and curriculum alignment documents.

Related New York Grants

• National Grid Foundation: STEM Education
• Central Hudson: Community Education Grants
• NY State Environmental Education Grants (NYSDEC)

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 — NY CS & Digital Fluency 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

Download the Forward Education Grant Guide

Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.