Funding Opportunities
Chicago Community Trust: Education Grants | Illinois | Forward Education
Major Chicago community foundation. Funds education equity, STEM enrichment, and youth technology in Cook County.
ComEd/Exelon: STEM Education Grants | Illinois | Forward Education
ComEd (Chicago/Northern IL utility) funds STEM, energy, and environmental education in its service territory. Major STEM funder in Chicago metro.
Black Hills Energy Charitable Giving (Arkansas) | Arkansas | Forward Education
Black Hills Energy community grants for STEM and education in western Arkansas (Fort Smith area). Rolling applications at blackhillsenergy.com.
Ross Foundation Grants | Arkansas | Forward Education
Major AR private foundation serving northeast Arkansas (Batesville area) with education and community grants. Annual cycle at rossfoundation.us.
Outdoor Classroom Garden Mini-Grant Program | Arkansas | Forward Education
AR Cooperative Extension outdoor classroom garden mini-grants for K-12 school garden programs. Annual cycle through local AR Cooperative Extension offices.
Entergy Charitable Foundation / Entergy Arkansas Grants | Arkansas | Forward Education
Entergy Arkansas education and workforce grants. February 1, 2027 deadline for education-focused applications.
Excellence in STEM Education Grant | Arkansas | Forward Education
The Excellence in STEM Education Grant provides equipment and teacher training to Arkansas schools. September 18, 2026 deadline through the...
Operation Round Up (Arkansas Electric Cooperatives) | Arkansas | Forward Education
Arkansas electric cooperative round-up grants for schools and community organizations. $500-$2,500 awards with an annual September 15 deadline.
