Kentucky · Utility Grant

TVA STEM Classroom Grants

Funding

Up to $5,000 (fixed tiers: $1K/$1.5K/$2.5K/$3.5K/$5K)

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

September 15, 2026

Level of Gov't

Utility — Tennessee Valley Authority

Eligibility

Kentucky K-12 schools and teachers in TVA service territory (eastern and central Kentucky). One application per school per year. Confirm your school is in TVA service territory at tva.com.

Program Goals

TVA STEM Classroom Awards provide annual funding for K-12 STEM projects that inspire students in science, technology, engineering, and math. The program supports hands-on learning experiences that connect students to real-world STEM careers.

Read the Grant

Application and Distribution

Apply online at tva.com/learn/stem-awards by September 15, 2026.

Cycle Notes

Annual fall deadline. September 15, 2026. Awards announced in fall. Visit tva.com for the current application.

Grant Award Amount

Fixed tiers: $1,000, $1,500, $2,500, $3,500, or $5,000 based on project scope. One award per school per year.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

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

Is Kentucky in TVA service territory?

Eastern and central Kentucky are in TVA service territory. Confirm at tva.com before applying.

How much do TVA STEM Awards provide?

Fixed tiers: $1K, $1.5K, $2.5K, $3.5K, or $5K.

Can funds be used for coding kits?

Yes. Hands-on STEM materials including coding tools aligned to project goals are eligible.

How do Kentucky schools apply?

Apply at tva.com/learn/stem-awards by September 15, 2026.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Kentucky TVA service territory schools.

Grant Support

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 — Kentucky 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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