Expand Energy STEM Education Fund grants
Expand Energy STEM Education Fund grants support public school districts and educators with K–12 STEM materials and experiences to address educational needs in Belmont, Guernsey and Monroe counties, Ohio.
Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Due Dates: September 29, 2026 (Applications open) | November 10, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Awards anticipated up to $1,000; larger requests considered, for the 2026–27 school year
Summary: Supports enhanced K–12 STEM learning materials, opportunities and experiences in public schools in Belmont, Guernsey and Monroe counties, Ohio.
Key Information: Applicants must be public school districts or educators working in the three eligible counties.
Description
Expand Energy and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) partner to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics education through the Expand Energy STEM Education Fund. The fund awards grants to public school districts and educators working in Belmont, Guernsey and Monroe counties for educational activities in public K–12 classrooms and schools.
For the 2026–27 school year, funding supports the implementation of enhanced STEM-based learning materials, opportunities and experiences. The fund aims to address pressing educational needs, improve education and generate transformative change within Appalachian Ohio. Previous awards have supported classroom equipment, coding and robotics materials, hands-on science activities, learning trips and outdoor STEM learning environments.
