Duke Energy Carolinas + Duke Energy Progress: STEM Education Grants
Eligibility
- K–12 schools within Duke Energy's service territory in North Carolina
- Nonprofit organizations serving students in the service area
- Teachers and administrators applying on behalf of their school
- Community organizations focused on STEM or environmental education
Program Goals
Duke Energy (Charlotte HQ) is the primary utility and a major education funder across NC. Both Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress run competitive STEM grant programs.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Annual; check utility website
Grant Award Amount
Typically $5K–$75K
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Programmable microcontroller kits that introduce hands-on coding and electronics projects. Qualifies as CS/coding hardware for K-12 classrooms and supports physical computing education goals.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum connecting computer science to real-world community problems. Qualifies for CS education and digital literacy funding; builds computational thinking through authentic challenges.
- CHARGE (micro:bit climate sensor) — Hands-on climate sensor built on the micro:bit platform for collecting real environmental data. Supports place-based STEM learning and qualifies for environmental science and physical computing programs.
- Coding for Climate Kit — Hands-on curriculum kit teaching climate science, environmental data collection, and coding-based problem-solving. Aligns with STEM and environmental literacy grants; cross-curricular science and CS integration.
Keep in Mind
Deadlines for this grant vary by cycle. Subscribe to notifications from the funder and prepare your project proposal now so you can move quickly when the window opens.
Funders in this category care about measurable environmental literacy gains. Frame your request around what students will understand and do differently — with Forward Education tools as the vehicle to get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Duke Energy Carolinas + Duke Energy Progress: STEM Education Grants in North Carolina?
K–12 schools within Duke Energy's service territory in North Carolina Nonprofit organizations serving students in the service area Teachers and administrators applying on behalf of their school Community organizations focused on STEM or environmental education
How much funding is available through Duke Energy Carolinas + Duke Energy Progress: STEM Education Grants?
Typically $5K–$75K. Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges and allocation details.
Can Duke Energy Carolinas + Duke Energy Progress: STEM Education Grants funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Duke Energy Carolinas + Duke Energy Progress: STEM Education Grants funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do schools apply for Duke Energy Carolinas + Duke Energy Progress: STEM Education Grants?
Annual; check utility website
How can Forward Education help with Duke Energy Carolinas + Duke Energy Progress: STEM Education Grants funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for North Carolina schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes Duke Energy Carolinas + Duke Energy Progress: STEM Education Grants funds. 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 — TEKS, Common Core, and state 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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