AEP Grants

Classroom Grant

Available Funds/Award: $500

Opens: July. 1, 2014

Proposals Due: Feb. 27, 2015

Final Applications Due: Feb. 27, 2015

Recurring? Annually

Granting Organization: American Electric Power

Long Description: American Electric Power “Any project that has an academic focus and a goal to improve student achievement will be considered. AEP has a special interest in science, mathematics, technology, electrical safety, the balanced study of energy and the environment, and energy efficiency.”

Requirements: Create a project and apply online.

Eligibility: K-12 and pre-K teachers.

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