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Motorola Solutions Foundation: Innovation Generation (Ohio)

Motorola Solutions Foundation's Innovation Generation program funds STEM education programs across the U.S., supporting engineering, CS, and public safety technology programs that prepare Ohio 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

About This Grant

Motorola Solutions' Innovation Generation program funds STEM education that prepares students for careers in technology, engineering, and public safety communications. Ohio has strong relevance for Motorola Solutions: the company's communications infrastructure supports Ohio emergency response agencies, and Ohio's growing tech and manufacturing economy creates real demand for the engineering skills this program develops.

Ohio robotics programs, CS clubs, engineering camps, and STEM curriculum initiatives serving underrepresented students are all competitive for Innovation Generation funding. The foundation values programs that go beyond surface-level exposure and develop genuine technical competency — students who can program, build, troubleshoot, and iterate.

Programs that connect to public safety, emergency communications, or critical infrastructure themes align particularly well with Motorola Solutions' identity. Ohio programs in communities served by Motorola emergency communications systems have a natural tie to the company's community investment priorities.

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Eligibility

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and schools with STEM programs
Programs serving K-12 students with engineering, CS, or technology content
Preference for programs serving underrepresented students in Ohio
Programs connecting STEM to real-world technology applications

Allowable Uses

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

Forward Education Products for This Grant

Forward Education offers classroom-ready kits that align with Ohio 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 Ohio program to real-world technology — communications, public safety, or emergency preparedness — to align with Motorola Solutions' identity.
FIRST Robotics teams and engineering competition programs are among the most common Innovation Generation recipients.
Emphasize career readiness: Innovation Generation values programs that move students toward technology career pathways.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Motorola Solutions have Ohio-specific giving?

Motorola Solutions has a national foundation and also supports communities where their operations are active. Ohio emergency communications customers create local relevance.

Can a FIRST Robotics team in Ohio apply?

Yes. Ohio FIRST Robotics teams are competitive Innovation Generation applicants.

What types of programs does Innovation Generation fund?

Robotics, coding clubs, STEM summer camps, CS curriculum programs, and engineering competitions all qualify.

Does the foundation fund teacher PD?

Yes. Teacher professional development that builds CS or STEM instructional capacity is fundable when tied to student outcomes.

How can Forward Education help?

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