Home Depot Foundation: STEM and Maker Education
Eligibility
- K–12 schools and nonprofits in Georgia and nationally
- Programs focused on skilled trades, making, or workforce development
- Community organizations serving underrepresented students
- Schools with existing CTE or technology pathways
Program Goals
Home Depot (Atlanta HQ) funds workforce development and STEM, particularly making and hands-on technology programs.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Annual grant cycle. Check homedepotfoundation.org for current opportunities. Local Home Depot store managers can connect you to regional giving contacts.
Grant Award Amount
Varies ($25K–$500K)
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Classroom Kits — Physical computing tools that teach students electronics, engineering, and making — directly connected to the hands-on builder mentality Home Depot champions.
- Coding for Good Kit — Applied coding curriculum connecting technology to solving real-world problems. Supports the practical, workforce-ready STEM focus Home Depot Foundation prioritizes.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Hands-on robotics curriculum covering engineering design and programming. Ideal for maker-focused programs that align with Home Depot's skilled trades and workforce goals.
Keep in Mind
Home Depot's giving historically emphasizes hands-on learning, making, and pathways to skilled trades. Frame your program around building, engineering, and applied technology — not abstract coding.
Home Depot Foundation prioritizes programs that lead to career pathways. Your application should show how students gain skills that translate to careers in technology, construction, or engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Home Depot Foundation: STEM and Maker Education in Georgia?
K–12 schools and nonprofits in Georgia and nationally Programs focused on skilled trades, making, or workforce development Community organizations serving underrepresented students Schools with existing CTE or technology pathways
How much funding is available through Home Depot Foundation: STEM and Maker Education?
Varies ($25K–$500K). Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges and allocation details.
Can Home Depot Foundation: STEM and Maker Education funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Home Depot Foundation: STEM and Maker Education 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 Home Depot Foundation: STEM and Maker Education?
Annual grant cycle. Check homedepotfoundation.org for current opportunities. Local Home Depot store managers can connect you to regional giving contacts.
How can Forward Education help with Home Depot Foundation: STEM and Maker Education funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Georgia schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes Home Depot Foundation: STEM and Maker Education 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 — Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and CTAE 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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