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 Timeline
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
Oncor grants support program materials, equipment, and operations. STEM tools with connections to energy, circuits, and technology careers are strong eligible purchases.
Forward Education Tools That Qualify
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micro:bit Classroom Kits
Physical computing kits that teach students about circuits, electronics, and coding - directly relevant to careers in the energy sector and technology industry that Oncor values. -
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit
AI literacy tools that prepare students for technology careers. Energy companies like Oncor increasingly rely on AI and data, making this curriculum forward-looking. -
Coding for Climate Kit
Environmental monitoring and energy-focused coding projects. Strong connection to energy education and sustainability themes relevant to Oncor's business.
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.
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 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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