2026 grant application
Expand Energy and FAO are accepting grant applications to support STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational activities in K-12 classrooms and schools in Belmont, Guernsey and Monroe counties.
Public school districts and educators working in those three counties are invited to apply for funding to implement enhanced STEM-based learning materials, opportunities and experiences during the 2026-27 school year.
2026 grant applications are being accepted Tuesday, Sept. 29, through Tuesday, Nov. 10. Grant awards are anticipated to range up to $1,000, but larger requests will be considered.
Applications must be submitted online through the Foundation Cloud Community Portal. If you are a first-time applicant, you will need to register and create an account in the Portal. If you are a returning applicant, you may use your existing account.
For questions, please contact FAO at grants@ffao.org or 740.753.1111 or view the Frequently Asked Questions page below.
More than $11,000 in 2025-2026 funding was provided to public school districts and educators to implement enhanced STEM-based learning materials, opportunities and experiences.
Learn more about the Expand Energy STEM Education Fund