Motorola Solutions Foundation: Innovation Generation Grants
What This Grant Funds
The Motorola Solutions Foundation's Innovation Generation program funds STEM education for K-12 students in underserved communities. The program focuses on providing students with access to hands-on technology learning experiences, coding instruction, and physical computing tools. Grants support classroom programs, after-school activities, and community-based STEM initiatives. The Foundation prioritizes programs that address equity in STEM access and that build real technology skills students can apply in the workforce.
Who Is Eligible in Pennsylvania
K-12 schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in Pennsylvania serving underserved students are eligible. Priority goes to programs in communities where students have historically had limited access to technology tools and STEM learning opportunities. Schools and organizations in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and other urban areas with high concentrations of underserved students are well positioned to apply.
Funding Amounts
Innovation Generation grants typically range from $25,000 to $100,000. Multi-year funding is available for programs that demonstrate strong outcomes and sustainable operations beyond the grant period.
How Forward Education Products Qualify
Forward Education's hands-on coding and physical computing kits address the core equity gap the Motorola Solutions Foundation is trying to close. Our micro:bit starter kits require no prior coding knowledge, making them accessible to students who are encountering coding for the first time. MicroChat's AI literacy tools give students in underserved schools the same exposure to AI concepts as students in better-resourced schools. We provide documentation showing how our products increase access and build skills in students who would not otherwise have these opportunities.
How to Apply and Timeline
The Motorola Solutions Foundation accepts grant applications through its website annually. Applications typically open in the fall with awards announced in the following spring. The Foundation's review team looks for clear descriptions of the student population served, measurable learning outcomes, and evidence that the program can sustain impact beyond the funding period.
Visit the Motorola Solutions Foundation for grant guidelines and application access.
