TVA EnergyRight School Uplift
Eligibility
Tennessee K-12 public schools in TVA service territory. Grants are need-based and focus on energy efficiency facility improvements. Schools must demonstrate financial need and energy reduction goals.
Program Goals
TVA EnergyRight School Uplift helps Tennessee schools reduce energy costs through facility upgrades including HVAC improvements, lighting, insulation, and building envelope work. The program combines competitive facility grants with free energy management training. Reducing energy costs frees up school budget for programs and instruction.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through the EnergyRight website. Applications are competitive and need-based. Schools submit facility assessment data, proposed improvements, and energy reduction goals. Contact EnergyRight directly for current application process and eligibility confirmation.
Cycle Notes
Rolling applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This is a facility improvement grant, not a curriculum or equipment grant. Contact EnergyRight at energyright.com for current availability.
Grant Award Amount
Facility improvement grants up to $200,000 for energy efficiency upgrades. Grant amounts are competitive and need-based. Schools also receive free energy management training.
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
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for TVA EnergyRight School Uplift?
Tennessee public K-12 schools in TVA service territory. Grants are competitive and need-based for energy efficiency facility improvements.
How much funding is available through EnergyRight School Uplift?
Up to $200,000 per school for facility energy efficiency upgrades plus free energy management training.
Can EnergyRight funds be used for STEM and energy education tools?
EnergyRight School Uplift primarily funds facility improvements (HVAC, lighting, insulation). For classroom STEM tools, explore TVA STEM Classroom Awards instead.
How do Tennessee schools apply for EnergyRight School Uplift?
Contact EnergyRight through energyright.com. Applications are competitive and require facility assessment data and proposed improvement plans.
How can Forward Education help Tennessee schools using energy grants?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents and letters of support. Our Smart Solar Energy Kit connects classroom learning to energy concepts that support grant narratives. Contact us for 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 — Tennessee 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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