FirstEnergy is giving away annual grants of up to $1,000. Educators from Pre-Kindergarten to k-12 are eligible. Schools and youth groups who support classroom projects are considered. Teachers focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) can apply.
Any creative classroom project in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will be considered.
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Projects that incorporate the following components are of the greatest interest:
- Project should explain how the items requested for funding are necessary for completion of projects.
- Focus on electricity and electricity production
- Designed to improve, advance and enrich student learning
- One-time, one-year implementation and evaluation
Details about STEM Grant
Grant Amount: Upto 1000$
Eligibility: Educators (Pre-Kindergarten through 12) and youth group leaders whose school or group are located in communities served by FirstEnergy’s electric operating companies.
Category: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Duration: 12 months
Deadline: September 23, 2016
About FirstEnergy:
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a diverse generating fleet with a total capacity of nearly 17,000 megawatts.
Our company has invested $10 billion in environmental efforts since 1970, and we have a continuing commitment to cleaner energy resources, smarter technology, and a more sustainable planet.
