DTE Energy Foundation + Consumers Energy Foundation: STEM Education Grants
STEM education grants from Michigan's two largest electric utilities for K-12 schools in their service territories.
About This Grant
DTE Energy Foundation and Consumers Energy Foundation are two of the most active STEM education funders in Michigan. DTE Energy serves Southeast Michigan, including Detroit and suburbs. Consumers Energy serves much of rural and mid-Michigan.
Awards typically range from $5,000 to $75,000. Schools should apply to the utility that serves their area. Energy education and environmental science components can strengthen a proposal to either funder.
These grants are well-suited for physical computing equipment, coding curriculum, and teacher professional development.
View DTE Energy Foundation + Consumers Energy Foundation: STEM Education GrantsEligibility
- K-12 public and private schools in DTE or Consumers Energy service territory
- Michigan-based nonprofits supporting K-12 education
- Programs must have a STEM or STEAM focus
- Priority for underserved communities and high-need schools
Allowable Uses
- Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
- CS and AI literacy curriculum
- Teacher professional development
- Energy education curriculum and environmental science supplies
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 Michigan 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 components of Michigan CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Michigan standards.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.
Keep in Mind
DTE covers Southeast Michigan; Consumers Energy covers much of the rest of the state. Apply to the utility that serves your school.
Both foundations respond well to proposals connecting CS and STEM to energy or sustainability.
A well-scoped $15K-$30K proposal for a classroom set of equipment is more likely to succeed than a large multi-site ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we apply to both DTE and Consumers Energy?
If your school is in an area served by both, you may apply to both. Check each foundation's guidelines.
Is there a formal application process?
Yes. Both foundations post grant applications on their websites annually.
What grade levels are prioritized?
Both foundations fund K-12.
Can we use funds for teacher training?
Yes. Professional development is an allowable use for both foundations.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Michigan CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.
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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 — Michigan CS 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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