Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Education & STEM Grants
Eligibility
Schools and nonprofits in Rocky Mountain Power service areas in Wyoming. Rocky Mountain Power serves most of Wyoming. Check rockymountainpower.net for the service territory.
Program Goals
Rocky Mountain Power Foundation funds education, STEM, and community programs in its WY service territory. Technology, energy literacy, and STEM programs at local schools are priorities.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications submitted through the PacifiCorp Foundation portal. March 15, 2027 deadline. Check rockymountainpower.net or pacificorp.com/about/community for the current application.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. March 15, 2027 deadline for the next cycle. Monitor the foundation website for future cycles.
Grant Award Amount
$2,000 to $5,000 per grant. An accessible award range for classroom kit purchases and small program expansions.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which WY schools are eligible?
Schools in Rocky Mountain Power service areas — most of Wyoming. Check rockymountainpower.net for the service territory map.
What is the deadline?
March 15, 2027.
What is the award range?
$2,000 to $5,000.
What programs does Rocky Mountain Power prioritize?
Education, STEM, energy literacy, and community programs in their WY service territory.
How can Forward Education help?
Our Smart Solar Energy Kit directly supports energy education goals. We can help align the project to Rocky Mountain Power Foundation priorities.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Wyoming standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
