Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States (specific focus on upper elementary and middle schools)

Focus Areas: Energy education, student leadership development, STEM learning

Upper elementary and middle schools participating in the ESP program receive multiple professional development opportunities throughout the school year, hands-on curriculum, classroom materials grants, educational energy audits, and field trips to energy facilities.

Program Components:

  • Multiple professional development opportunities throughout school year
  • Hands-on curriculum materials
  • Classroom materials grants
  • Educational energy audits of school facilities
  • Field trips to energy facilities
  • Student leadership development

Eligibility: Upper elementary and middle schools

Contact Information:

  • Email: info@need.org
  • Phone: 1-800-875-5029
  • Address: 8408 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA 20110

How to Apply

Application Process

If you are interested in enrolling your school in the Energizing Student Potential program, please contact NEED directly.

Contact: info@need.org or 1-800-875-5029

What National Energy Education Development Project Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
44
Total given
$2.12M
Median grant
$47K
Range
$5,500–$145K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 96%, Virginia 4%, New York <1%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Leominster, MA; Pittsfield, MA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • City of Lynn · Lynn, MA

    Energy efficiency implementation, outreach and education grants for local…

    $145K

  • Town of Groton · Groton, MA

    Energy efficiency implementation, outreach and education grants for local…

    $120K

  • City of Brockton · Brockton, MA

    Energy efficiency implementation, outreach and education grants for local…

    $120K

  • Franklin Regional Council of Governments · Greenfield, MA

    Energy efficiency implementation, outreach and education grants for local…

    $120K

  • City of Quincy · Quincy, MA

    Energy efficiency implementation, outreach and education grants for local…

    $118K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • STEM education
  • K-12 schools
  • Education
  • Youth leadership

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