NIPSCO Environmental Action Grants
Eligibility
Schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in northern Indiana communities served by NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Company) are eligible. Projects must focus on environmental education, conservation, or environmental stewardship. The 2026 cycle awarded 25 projects across northern Indiana.
Program Goals
NIPSCO's Environmental Action Grants fund environmental education and stewardship projects in northern Indiana communities. The annual program supports K-12 school programs, community gardens, conservation projects, and outdoor environmental education initiatives. In 2026, NIPSCO awarded $1,500-$25,000 grants to 25 projects across northern Indiana. The program is part of NIPSCO's commitment to environmental stewardship and community investment in the regions it serves.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications for the NIPSCO Environmental Action Grant open each February and recipients are announced in May. The 2026 cycle is complete. The 2027 cycle is expected to open in February 2027. Applications require a project description, environmental goals, budget, and NIPSCO service community confirmation.
Cycle Notes
NIPSCO Environmental Action Grants run on an annual cycle: applications open each February, and recipients are announced in May. The 2026 cycle awarded $1,500-$25,000 across 25 projects. The 2027 cycle is expected to open in February 2027. Check nipsco.com for the exact 2027 application opening date.
Grant Award Amount
NIPSCO Environmental Action Grants awarded $1,500-$25,000 per project in 2026. Award amounts vary by project scope. Expect similar ranges in 2027 — apply early in the February window for best results.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- CHARGE Climate Sensor Kit — environmental monitoring for NIPSCO-funded outdoor science programs
- micro:bit Starter Kit — data collection and coding for student environmental investigations in northern Indiana
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and data analysis tools for environmental science programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for NIPSCO Environmental Action Grants in Indiana?
Schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in northern Indiana communities served by NIPSCO are eligible. Projects must focus on environmental education, conservation, or stewardship.
How much funding is available through NIPSCO Environmental Action Grants?
NIPSCO awarded $1,500-$25,000 per project in 2026. The 2027 cycle is expected to offer similar award ranges.
When does the NIPSCO Environmental Action Grant open?
The grant opens each February and recipients are announced in May. The 2027 cycle is expected to open in February 2027.
Can NIPSCO grant funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes, when the project aligns to environmental education or stewardship goals. Physical computing kits and data collection tools used in environmental science programs are a strong fit.
How can Forward Education help with NIPSCO grant applications?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Indiana schools. 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 — Indiana 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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