Arizona · Utility/Corporate Grant

APS / Phoenix Suns STEM Teacher Grants

Funding

Up to $2,500 ($50,000 total pool per year)

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

October 31, 2026

Level of Gov't

Utility / Corporate — Arizona Public Service / Phoenix Suns

Eligibility

Arizona K-12 STEM teachers in APS service territory. The program supports innovative STEM classroom projects.

Program Goals

APS and the Phoenix Suns fund STEM Teacher Grants to recognize and support Arizona's most innovative STEM classroom teachers. The $50,000 annual pool funds multiple grants of up to $2,500.

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Application and Distribution

Apply online through the APS website by October 31, 2026. The program opens in fall.

Cycle Notes

Annual cycle. October 31, 2026 deadline. Monitor aps.com for the current application.

Grant Award Amount

Up to $2,500 per teacher from a $50,000 annual pool.

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
CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for APS/Phoenix Suns STEM Teacher Grants?

Arizona K-12 STEM teachers in APS service territory.

How much does this grant provide?

Up to $2,500 per teacher from a $50,000 pool.

Can funds be used for coding and CS tools?

Yes. Innovative STEM tools including coding kits are eligible.

How do AZ STEM teachers apply?

Apply at aps.com by October 31, 2026.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents and pricing letters for APS/Suns grant applications.

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 — Arizona 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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