MidAmerican Energy Foundation Giving (CARES Pillar)
Eligibility
Schools and nonprofits in MidAmerican Energy Iowa service territory. MidAmerican serves much of central and western Iowa.
Program Goals
MidAmerican Energy Foundation's CARES program supports education, community, and environmental programs across Iowa. Rolling applications reviewed quarterly.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply online through midamericanenergy.com. Rolling applications.
Cycle Notes
Rolling applications. Monitor midamericanenergy.com for current guidelines.
Grant Award Amount
Varies. No published range. Contact MidAmerican Energy Foundation for guidance.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Schools and nonprofits in MidAmerican Energy Iowa service territory.
What does MidAmerican Energy Foundation fund?
Education, community, and environmental programs.
How do Iowa schools apply?
Apply at midamericanenergy.com. Rolling applications.
How much does the foundation award?
Varies. No published range.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide alignment documents and letters of support for Iowa schools.
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 — Iowa 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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