Oncor: Community Grants and STEM Education Programs
Eligibility
Schools, districts, and nonprofit organizations in Oncor's service territory can apply. Oncor serves Dallas-Fort Worth and large parts of North and West Texas. Applications are typically submitted through the Oncor website during annual grant cycles.
- Eligible: Schools, districts, and nonprofits in Oncor's service territory
- DFW area and North/West Texas communities are primary focus
- Applications through oncor.com during annual open cycles
- Priority: Underrepresented communities and workforce development programs
Program Goals
Oncor Electric Delivery invests in community programs through its corporate giving program. Education grants support STEM, robotics, technology, and workforce development initiatives at the K-12 level. Oncor focuses on communities within its service territory and prioritizes programs that connect education to technology careers.
STEM programs with a workforce development angle are consistently funded. Oncor values programs that prepare students for careers in the energy, technology, and engineering sectors.
Application and Distribution
Oncor runs annual grant cycles. Check oncor.com for the current application window and requirements. Deadlines are typically in the spring or fall. Building a relationship with Oncor's community affairs team before applying can improve your chances.
Grant Award Amount
Grants typically range from $5,000 to $50,000. Oncor prioritizes programs that serve underrepresented communities, prepare students for technology careers, and demonstrate clear community impact.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Classroom Kits — Classroom sets of programmable microcontrollers for hands-on coding and physical computing. Qualifies as K-12 CS hardware; supports standards-aligned programming instruction across grade levels.
- MicroChat — AI-powered classroom learning tool that introduces students to artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts. Qualifies for AI literacy, educational technology, and computer science grant programs.
- Coding for Climate Kit — Hands-on curriculum kit teaching climate science, environmental data collection, and coding-based problem-solving. Aligns with STEM and environmental literacy grants; cross-curricular science and CS integration.
Keep in Mind
Oncor only funds programs in communities it serves. Confirm your school is in Oncor's service territory before investing time in an application.
Oncor responds to programs that can show a pathway from classroom to career in energy or technology. Frame your STEM program as building future workforce talent.
The grant range is accessible for a small school program. A single classroom set of micro:bit kits with curriculum fits comfortably within the grant range and is easy to justify.
Oncor evaluates grants on community impact. Describe how your STEM program serves underrepresented students and strengthens the local talent pipeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Oncor: Community Grants and STEM Education Programs in Texas?
Schools, districts, and nonprofit organizations in Oncor's service territory can apply. Oncor serves Dallas-Fort Worth and large parts of North and West Texas. Applications are typically submitted through the Oncor website during annual grant cycles. Eligible: Schools, districts, and nonprofits in Oncor's service territory DFW area and North/West Texas communities are primary focus Applications through oncor.com during annual open cycles Priority: Underrepresented communities and workforce devel
How much funding is available through Oncor: Community Grants and STEM Education Programs?
$5,000 - $50,000. Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges and allocation details.
Can Oncor: Community Grants and STEM Education Programs funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Oncor: Community Grants and STEM Education Programs funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do schools apply for Oncor: Community Grants and STEM Education Programs?
Oncor runs annual grant cycles. Check oncor.com for the current application window and requirements. Deadlines are typically in the spring or fall. Building a relationship with Oncor's community affairs team before applying can improve your chances.
How can Forward Education help with Oncor: Community Grants and STEM Education Programs funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Texas schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes Oncor: Community Grants and STEM Education Programs funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — TEKS, Common Core, and state standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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