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Motorola Solutions Foundation: Innovation Generation (Florida)

The Motorola Solutions Foundation's Innovation Generation program funds STEM education initiatives across the U.S., focused on public safety technology, engineering, and CS programs that prepare students for technology careers.

Funding

$10,000–$100,000

Eligibility

U.S. nonprofits and schools

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

STEM / Engineering / CS

Deadline

Annual (spring application cycle)

Type

National Grant

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About This Grant

Motorola Solutions is a global technology company focused on public safety communications — the radio systems, software, and networks that police, fire, and emergency responders depend on. Its foundation's Innovation Generation program reflects this mission by funding STEM education that prepares students for careers in technology, engineering, and public safety.

Florida STEM programs that connect CS and technology learning to real-world public safety, communications, or emergency response applications are well-aligned with Motorola Solutions' giving priorities. Programs serving underrepresented students — particularly those in communities where public safety is a tangible daily reality — have strong equity narratives that resonate with this funder.

Innovation Generation grants have supported robotics competitions, STEM summer camps, and CS curriculum programs across the U.S. Florida programs in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and rural communities have the right mix of student diversity and technology infrastructure to make competitive applications.

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Eligibility

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and schools with STEM education programs
Programs serving K-12 students with engineering, CS, or technology learning
Preference for programs serving underrepresented or low-income student populations
Programs that connect STEM to real-world technology or public safety applications

Allowable Uses

Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
CS and AI literacy curriculum
Teacher professional development
Robotics competition fees, engineering materials, and career exploration activities

Forward Education Products for This Grant

Forward Education offers classroom-ready kits that align with Florida CS standards and fit cleanly into grant budgets. All kits include teacher guides and curriculum.

micro:bit Starter Kit — Entry-level physical computing, perfect for introducing coding and computational thinking.
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — Hands-on AI literacy curriculum covering machine learning concepts for K-12 classrooms.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based learning kit connecting coding skills to real-world community challenges.
micro:bit Robotics Kit — Advanced robotics and engineering challenges for deeper CS exploration.

Keep in Mind

Connect your program to real-world technology applications — communications, public safety, or emergency preparedness — to align with Motorola Solutions' business identity.
The foundation values programs that prepare students for technology careers, not just interest in STEM.
Employee engagement (Motorola employees as mentors or volunteers) is welcome and viewed positively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Motorola Solutions fund programs near their offices?

Motorola Solutions has a national foundation and also does local giving near office locations. Florida programs can apply nationally.

What's the Innovation Generation program?

Innovation Generation is Motorola Solutions Foundation's signature education initiative, focused on STEM programs that inspire youth toward technology careers.

Can a FIRST Robotics team apply?

Yes. Robotics programs and competition teams are among the most common Innovation Generation recipients.

Does the program fund teacher professional development?

Yes. Teacher PD that builds CS or STEM instructional capacity is fundable, especially when tied to student outcomes.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for qualifying applications. Reach out before you apply.