JP Morgan Chase Foundation: STEM Grants

About This Grant

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is headquartered in New York City and is one of the state's largest corporate philanthropists. The Chase Foundation funds STEM education and workforce development programs with a strong focus on economic mobility and access for underserved communities. New York-based organizations have a home-field advantage given JPMorgan Chase's deep community roots in the city.

Awards vary widely, from $50,000 for smaller capacity-building grants to over $1 million for flagship programs. JPMorgan Chase tends to fund established organizations with strong track records rather than first-time applicants, but NYC-based nonprofits and school networks are competitive.

Eligibility

• Nonprofits and schools serving underserved communities in New York
• Programs focused on STEM, coding, and workforce readiness
• Organizations with demonstrated outcomes and established track records
• NYC-based organizations and national organizations with NYC programs

Allowable Uses

• STEM curriculum and hands-on learning materials
• Technology tools for coding and CS programs
• Workforce development and career readiness programs
• Organizational capacity and program infrastructure

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

• MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy for underserved students. Directly aligns to JPMorgan Chase's focus on technology skills for workforce readiness and economic mobility.
• Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding connecting CS skills to real-world problem-solving. Strong fit for JPMorgan Chase's emphasis on purpose-driven learning and economic opportunity.
• micro:bit Starter Kit — Accessible physical computing for schools in underserved communities. Scalable classroom sets work well in larger JPMorgan Chase-funded program designs.

Keep in Mind

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is most likely to receive JPMorgan Chase STEM grants?

Established nonprofits and school networks in New York City serving underserved communities, with demonstrated outcomes in STEM and workforce readiness.

How do organizations apply?

JPMorgan Chase does not accept unsolicited proposals from most organizations. Check jpmorganchase.com/impact for application portals and partnership inquiry forms.

How much can organizations receive?

Awards range from $50,000 to over $1 million. Most first-grant relationships start at the lower end of this range.

Can funds be used for hardware and curriculum?

Yes. STEM hardware, coding curriculum, and technology tools are allowable when they support the program's workforce and economic mobility goals.

How can Forward Education help?

We can help you build a compelling program design that connects our kits to economic mobility and workforce outcomes, and provide materials for your JPMorgan Chase inquiry or application.

Related New York Grants

• Bloomberg Philanthropies: Education and Climate
• New York Community Trust: STEM Grants
• IBM Foundation STEM Education

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

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