Charitable Giving March 2026

Pacific Power Foundation – Education & STEM Grant Cycle

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Community Grants Supporting Education & Workforce Development

Organization: Pacific Power Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Pacific Power & Rocky Mountain Power service areas
Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
Typical Grant Amount: Generally under $10,000 (most between $2,000–$5,000)

About the Funder

The Pacific Power Foundation supports the growth and vitality of local communities through charitable investments. Over the past five years, the foundation has awarded more than $13 million to nonprofit organizations across its service territories.

The Foundation manages grants through four annual cycles aligned with specific funding priorities.

March 15 Cycle – Education & STEM

The March 15 grant cycle focuses on education and workforce-related initiatives, including:

Electrical safety education
Energy efficiency education
Higher education institutions
K–12 education programs
Literacy and reading initiatives
STEM education programs
Teacher and professional educator development
Workforce development and employability programs
Youth development initiatives

Funding Details

Deadline: March 15, 2026
Grant Size: Typically $2,000–$5,000 (generally under $10,000)
Grant Cycle: One of four annual funding rounds

Geographic Eligibility

Projects must serve communities within PacifiCorp’s service territory:

Pacific Power

Oregon
Central and Southeastern Washington
Northern California

Rocky Mountain Power

Utah
Wyoming
Southeastern Idaho

Organizations outside of these service areas are not eligible.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants include:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (not classified as private foundations)
Educational and research institutions (public or private)
Youth organizations
Cultural enrichment organizations
Health and human service organizations
Government entities (for charitable purposes)

Proof of tax-exempt status must be submitted with each request.

Ineligible Requests

The Foundation does not support:

Individuals
Political organizations or campaigns
Religious groups for religious purposes
Organizations outside the service territory
Endowments or capital campaigns
Operating deficits
Computers, software, or related items
Marketing and advertising
Maintenance of existing facilities
Conferences, conventions, or events
Projects not directly serving Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain Power communities

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is ideal for:

K–12 STEM programs in Oregon, Washington, California, Utah, Wyoming, or Idaho
Workforce development initiatives aligned with energy, trades, or technical careers
Literacy and educator development programs
Youth-serving nonprofits in PacifiCorp service areas

With relatively accessible grant sizes and a clear education focus, this cycle is well-suited for project-based STEM and workforce initiatives.

Apply / Learn More

➡️ https://www.pacificpower.net/community/foundation.html

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Annual Education/STEM Cycle
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Typical Award: $2,000–$5,000
Best Suited For: Education and STEM-focused nonprofits within Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power service territories