National Grid Foundation: STEM Education
National Grid's foundation grant program supporting STEM education in upstate New York and Long Island communities.
About This Grant
The National Grid Foundation funds STEM education programs in communities served by National Grid's electricity and gas networks, which cover upstate New York and Long Island. The foundation prioritizes programs that build science literacy, connect students to energy and engineering careers, and support underserved communities in National Grid's service territory.
Awards range from $5,000 to $50,000 and are well-suited to classroom hardware purchases, after-school STEM programs, and teacher professional development in energy-related science topics.
View National Grid FoundationEligibility
- K-12 schools in National Grid's New York service territory (upstate NY, Long Island)
- Nonprofits serving students in the National Grid service area
- Programs with STEM, energy, or science education focus
- Programs serving underserved communities are prioritized
Allowable Uses
- STEM hardware and classroom science tools
- Energy and engineering curriculum
- After-school and expanded learning STEM programs
- Teacher development in STEM and energy topics
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- CHARGE Climate Sensor Kit — Environmental monitoring and energy data collection. Connects students to real-world energy and climate data - aligned to National Grid's energy literacy priorities.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for STEM programs in upstate New York and Long Island schools. Affordable per-student pricing fits community foundation grant budgets.
- Coding for Climate Kit — Climate science and coding curriculum. Strong fit for National Grid's interest in clean energy education and STEM workforce development.
Keep in Mind
National Grid serves upstate New York and Long Island. New York City schools should look at Con Edison grants instead.
National Grid prioritizes programs with clear connections to energy, engineering, and STEM careers. Build this angle into your application.
The foundation prioritizes programs in lower-income communities within the service area. Highlight student demographics and community need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does National Grid operate in New York?
National Grid's New York service territory covers upstate New York and Long Island. NYC schools should check Con Edison's grant program instead.
How much can schools receive?
Awards typically range from $5,000 to $50,000.
Does the program need an energy focus?
A connection to energy, clean energy, or engineering education strengthens applications. Pure CS programs without an energy angle are less competitive.
How do I apply?
Applications go through the National Grid Foundation website at nationalgridfoundation.org.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents, pricing letters, and can help connect our climate and energy kits to National Grid's grant priorities.
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