[Foundation for Appalachian Ohio](https://appalachianohio.org)

November 2026 (application deadline, projected)

Recent cycle: $11,000+ total; individual mini-grants; varies by project

Supports K-12 STEM educational activities in public schools in Belmont, Guernsey, and Monroe counties.

--- ## Description The Expand Energy STEM Education Fund, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, provides grants to public school districts and educators in Belmont, Guernsey, and Monroe counties. These grants are designed to enhance STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education by enabling innovative classroom materials, hands-on opportunities, and transformative student experiences for K-12 students. The fund aims to foster engagement, achievement, and long-term interest in STEM fields through mini-grants that address pressing educational needs in Appalachian Ohio. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated/projected application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Over $11,000 was distributed in the most recent (2025–2026) cycle. - Grants are typically awarded as mini-grants; the amount per project varies based on need and scope. - Funding supports materials, field trips, equipment, and student-driven STEM initiatives. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be public school districts or educators working in K-12 schools. - Eligible schools must be located in Belmont, Guernsey, or Monroe counties, Ohio. - Projects must support STEM educational activities, including but not limited to classroom materials, extracurricular programs, field trips, or hands-on learning experiences. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s grant portal. - The application period is typically announced in the fall, with a projected deadline in November. - Applicants should describe the STEM project, its objectives, anticipated impact, and a budget for requested funds. - Previous recipients have included a range of projects, such as robotics kits, science lab supplies, field trips to STEM centers, and after-school STEM clubs. --- ## Additional Information - Grants are intended to be flexible and responsive to local needs, supporting both classroom and extracurricular STEM activities. - Past projects have ranged from coding and robotics to science lab renovations and field-based learning experiences. - The program encourages creative, student-centered proposals that boost STEM engagement. --- ## External Links - [Expand Energy STEM Education Fund Grants program page](https://appalachianohio.org/grant/expand-energy-stem-education-fund-grants/) - [Expand Energy STEM Education Fund overview](https://appalachianohio.org/fund/expand-energy-stem-education-fund/) - [Foundation for Appalachian Ohio main site](https://appalachianohio.org/) - [Contact FAO](https://appalachianohio.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |-------------------|------------------------|--------------|-------------------------------------------| | Foundation for Appalachian Ohio | info@ffao.org | 740-753-1111 | 35 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 |

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