Grant Application Assistance

At Forward Education, we share your passion for nurturing the next generation of young green innovators. We understand the unique challenges educators face in securing funding for impactful STEM education, particularly programs with a critical focus on climate action and green technology. That's why we're here to support your journey and make the grant application process smoother and more successful.

Our commitment goes beyond providing high-quality, climate-focused coding and robotics kits. We offer a comprehensive grant assistance program designed to empower you every step of the way. As a first step, please fill out the information below so we can understand you, your journey, and where we can help.

Contact and Organization Information

First name*

Last name*

Email*

Phone number

Job Title*

Name of School District or Organization*

City*

State*

What is your school district/program's size?*

< 5,000 students

5,000 - 10,000 students

10,000 - 30,000 students

> 30,000 students

What type of school or program are you in?

General Information

What is the name of the grant(s) you are applying for?

In detail, please describe the project that your funding will be going towards*

What is the approximate team size for this project?

What grade level(s) are you targeting with your project?

What subject area(s) does your project address?

(e.g., Math, Science, Technology, Environmental Studies, etc.)

Is this a school-wide, grade-level, or classroom-specific project?

Is this a new project or an expansion of an existing program?

Do you have access to micro:bits?*

YES, we have v2 micro:bits

We only have V1 micro:bits

NO, we don't have any micro:bits

Do you currently have or have access to Climate Action Kits?

How do you see the Climate Action Kit playing a role in this project?

What grants have you applied for and have won in the past?

(if any)

What resources are you typically using to find applicable grants and information for your projects?

(organizations, websites, groups, etc.)

Do you have any specific grants in mind that you are thinking about for this project?

If yes, please upload the specific grant application document

(if available)

Budget Information

Provide a detailed breakdown of the requested funding amount, focusing on items directly related to coding and robotics

(e.g., Climate Action Kits, curriculum resources, professional development)

How will the funding directly impact student learning and engagement?

(Cost justification)

Do you have any matching funds or other sources of support within the school or community?

How will you sustain the project beyond the grant funding period?

(e.g., Integration into curriculum, budget planning)

Additional Information

Describe your previous experience using coding and robotics in the classroom

(If applicable)

What are the top challenges in launching new programs in your district/organization?*

(please select all that apply)

Budget

Classroom instructional time

Lack of planning time to learn new tools and tech

Meeting new curriculum standards

Incorporating STEM, coding or robotics into the classroom

Student engagement

Teaching Staff (shortages, engagement, management etc.)

Other

How will you ensure access to and equity in participation for all students?

(Address potential barriers)

Do you have any letters of support from school administrators or community partners?

What are the biggest challenges you face in integrating coding and robotics into your curriculum?