Holland Family Experiential Learning Grant
Eligibility
K-12 educators and schools seeking to implement experiential, project-based learning programs. North Dakota schools are eligible. Programs must emphasize hands-on student learning with real-world application.
Program Goals
The Holland Family Experiential Learning Grant funds project-based and hands-on learning programs that give students meaningful real-world learning experiences. STEM, coding, and engineering design programs that engage students in authentic problem-solving are well aligned.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Rolling applications. Check hollandfamilyfoundation.org for current application guidelines and submission process. The grant opens on a rolling basis.
Cycle Notes
Rolling cycle. Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. Monitor the foundation website for any priority windows.
Grant Award Amount
$1,000 per grant. Targeted toward a specific classroom program or kit purchase. Well-suited to a single-classroom pilot of a new hands-on STEM program.
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
What does experiential learning mean for this grant?
Hands-on, project-based learning where students apply concepts to real challenges — coding, engineering design, environmental science, and similar programs.
Is $1,000 enough for a meaningful program?
Yes — a Coding for Good Kit or CodeCTRL starter set can be funded at this level, giving a classroom a complete hands-on learning experience.
When can I apply?
Rolling — check hollandfamilyfoundation.org for the current application window.
Do I need a formal program plan?
A clear description of how students will engage in hands-on learning and what they will accomplish is typical for this type of grant.
How can Forward Education help?
We can help develop a project-based learning plan that frames our kits as the tool for the experiential program.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — North Dakota standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
