Unitil Community Giving STEM Education
Eligibility
Schools and nonprofits in Unitil electric service areas in NH (primarily northern NH, Concord, and Exeter areas). Check unitil.com for your service area.
Program Goals
Unitil supports STEM education, energy literacy, and community programs in its NH service territory. Technology and science programs at local schools are a priority.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Rolling applications. Contact Unitil community relations or submit through the website. No fixed deadline — applications reviewed as received.
Cycle Notes
Rolling cycle. Applications reviewed throughout the year. Contact Unitil for current priorities.
Grant Award Amount
Varies. Unitil provides donations and sponsorships rather than formal grants. Award amounts depend on program alignment and available funding.
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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NH communities does Unitil serve?
Northern NH, Concord, and Exeter areas. Check unitil.com for the full service territory.
Is there a formal grant application?
Unitil uses a community giving process rather than a formal grant program. Contact their community relations team.
What programs does Unitil prioritize?
STEM education, energy literacy, and community programs in their NH service territory.
When can I apply?
Rolling. Contact Unitil directly for current priorities and application process.
How can Forward Education help?
We can help frame your program in terms of energy and STEM literacy that aligns to Unitil's community goals.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — New Hampshire standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
