Florida Power and Light (FPL)/NextEra: STEM Grants
FPL and NextEra Energy fund STEM, clean energy, and environmental education statewide and in South Florida.
About This Grant
Florida Power and Light (FPL), a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, is one of the largest utilities in the US and one of the most active K-12 STEM funders in Florida. Grants support STEM, clean energy, and environmental education statewide, with particular strength in South Florida communities.
NextEra Energy Foundation manages FPL's philanthropic investments in education. Programs connecting physical computing, coding, or robotics to clean energy or climate themes are a natural fit. FPL grants are among the more competitive in the state given NextEra's large footprint and visibility.
View Florida Power and Light (FPL)/NextEra: STEM GrantsEligibility
- Schools and nonprofits across Florida (South FL prioritized)
- Programs with STEM, clean energy, or environmental science focus
- K-12 organizations with 501(c)(3) status or public school designation
- Programs with measurable student impact and outcome tracking
Allowable Uses
- STEM and physical computing curriculum and equipment
- Clean energy and climate education programs
- Teacher training and professional development
- Environmental science and sustainability projects
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 Florida 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 across Florida CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Florida standards.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.
Keep in Mind
NextEra is one of the world's largest producers of wind and solar energy. Proposals that connect STEM learning to clean energy themes align with their mission.
FPL/NextEra looks for programs with broad reach. Specify how many students will be impacted and how outcomes will be measured.
NextEra foundation grants have specific application windows. Monitor nexteraenergy.com/community for current opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FPL/NextEra funding only for South Florida?
No. NextEra Energy Foundation funds programs statewide, but South Florida communities near major FPL facilities tend to have stronger access.
Can schools apply directly?
Yes. Public schools and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can apply directly through the NextEra foundation portal.
What size grants are available?
Typically $10,000 to $75,000. Larger programs may qualify for multi-year support.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.
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- Curriculum alignment documents — Florida CS Standards mapped to our kits
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- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
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