Funding Opportunities
Water and Environment Grant Program – Illinois American Water | Illinois | Forward Education
Illinois American Water's annual grant program funds water and environmental education projects at Illinois schools and nonprofits. The 2026 cycle...
IRTA Foundation Excellence in Education Grants | Illinois | Forward Education
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation provides annual Excellence in Education Grants to Illinois educators for classroom innovation projects. Applications...
IAITC Teacher Grants – Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom | Illinois | Forward Education
Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom provides competitive teacher grants for Illinois K-12 educators to create agriculture-themed classroom projects. Applications open...
FirstEnergy Foundation Giving (Ohio) | Ohio | Forward Education
The FirstEnergy Foundation supports community programs in Ohio including education, environmental stewardship, and economic vitality. Note: the Foundation currently operates...
AEP Teacher Vision Grants and Student Robotics Team Support | Ohio | Forward Education
American Electric Power (AEP) provides Teacher Vision Grants and support for student robotics teams in Ohio communities served by AEP....
Duke Energy Foundation Ohio Grants | Ohio | Forward Education
Duke Energy Foundation's Ohio grants fund education, environmental, and economic development programs in communities served by Duke Energy Ohio. Rolling...
Columbus Foundation Grants (Focused Funds and Teacher Mini-Grants) | Ohio | Forward Education
The Columbus Foundation's Focused Funds support education, arts, and human services in central Ohio, while Teacher Mini-Grants provide direct classroom...
Cleveland Foundation Community Grantmaking | Ohio | Forward Education
The Cleveland Foundation provides rolling community grants for education, economic development, and arts programs serving greater Cleveland. Organizations can apply...
