How much funding does Light a Spark Grant provide?

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When is the deadline for Light a Spark Grant?

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Who is eligible for Light a Spark Grant?

Eligible applicants: High schools with Ag-Ed Programs.

How often is Light a Spark Grant offered?

Light a Spark Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Light a Spark Grant

AWS Foundation Incorporated

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools STEM Education Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

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.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

High schools with Ag-Ed Programs

Other requirements

STEM programs
Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes
Practical Skills Courses

Overview

Funder: AWS Foundation Incorporated (in partnership with Miller® and Bechtel Group Foundation)

This grant provides a starter package of equipment and supplies to introduce welding into a high school Ag-Ed Program, STEM program, Career and Technical Education Class, or Practical Skills Course.

Eligibility

High schools with Ag-Ed Programs
STEM programs
Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes
Practical Skills Courses

Focus Areas

Introduction of welding education at the high school level
Support for agricultural education programs
STEM education advancement
Career and technical education
Practical skills development

Funding Type

Starter package of equipment and supplies (not monetary grant)

Partners

Miller®
Bechtel Group Foundation
AWS Foundation

Contact

Website: aws.org
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What AWS Foundation Incorporated actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 16
Total given: $434K
Median grant: $25K
Range: $8,299–$70K

By dollars: Ohio 16%, Pennsylvania 14%, Colorado 14%. Top recipient cities: Columbus, OH; State College, PA; Golden, CO.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
88% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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