PPL Foundation – Energizing Education Grants

Corporate Grants Supporting STEM, Literacy, Summer Learning, and College & Career Readiness in Pennsylvania

The PPL Foundation Energizing Education Grants support equitable and engaging high-quality educational opportunities for students. This grant cycle funds programs focused on STEM, literacy and summer learning, and college and career readiness, with particular interest in programs that inspire students to pursue careers in the energy industry.

Applications are accepted online from August 1 through September 15.

Organization: PPL Foundation
Support Type: Corporate foundation grants
Geographic Focus: PPL Electric Utilities service region in Pennsylvania
Deadline: September 15, 2026

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About the Funder

The PPL Foundation supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities served by PPL Electric Utilities. Its Pennsylvania grant programs focus on education, workforce development, community revitalization, diversity, equity and inclusion, and sustainable communities.

Through its grantmaking, the Foundation helps organizations inspire students, support underserved communities, encourage environmental conservation, and improve quality of life across the regions PPL serves.

What This Program Supports

The Energizing Education Grants program supports educational programs that create equitable, engaging, and high-quality learning opportunities for students.

Priority areas include:

STEM education, especially programs that inspire students to pursue careers in the energy industry
Literacy and summer learning
College and career readiness

Eligible Support Types

Grant funding may support programs and initiatives that align with the PPL Foundation’s education priorities. This opportunity is especially relevant for nonprofits offering student-centered programming, career exploration, workforce exposure, academic enrichment, literacy supports, or STEM learning opportunities.

Eligibility & Geographic Focus

Eligible applicants generally include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status working to improve communities through initiatives focused on:

Education
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Sustainable communities

Applicants should be located in a region served by PPL Electric Utilities. Organizations located outside the PPL Electric Utilities region may be considered if they can demonstrate that their work benefits the PPL Electric Utilities region.

PPL Electric Utilities serves communities across 29 Pennsylvania counties, including:

Berks
Bucks
Carbon
Chester
Clinton
Columbia
Cumberland
Dauphin
Juniata
Lackawanna
Lancaster
Lebanon
Lehigh
Luzerne
Lycoming
Monroe
Montgomery
Montour
Northampton
Northumberland
Perry
Pike
Schuylkill
Snyder
Susquehanna
Union
Wayne
Wyoming
York

Ineligible Requests

The PPL Foundation notes that municipalities, churches, schools, and chambers of commerce are not eligible applicants for these Pennsylvania grants.

Requests from political groups, labor groups, religious groups, individuals, or small groups of individuals will not be considered.

Scholarship funding requests are not eligible through this grant program.

The Foundation also does not make multi-year commitments.

Funding Amounts

The PPL Foundation does not publish a specific award range for Energizing Education Grants on this grant page. Funding amounts may vary based on program alignment, community need, and available resources.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Window: August 1–September 15, 2026
📅 Application Review: November
📅 Award Notification & Grant Disbursement: December

Application / Request Process

Applications must be submitted online through the PPL Foundation’s grant portal. When the Energizing Education Grants cycle is open, the application will be available in the portal.

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

Contact information
Organizational profile
Summary of the funding request
Relevant supporting documents, such as an annual budget, program budget, annual report, brochures, or other materials

Only one proposal may be submitted per organization per grant cycle.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.pplweb.com/communities/ppl-foundation/pa-grants-3/#Pennsylvania-Grant-Opportunities

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for Pennsylvania nonprofits serving students through STEM, literacy, summer learning, or college and career readiness programs. It may be especially relevant for organizations helping students explore energy-related careers, build workforce readiness skills, or access high-quality educational enrichment.

The Energizing Education Grants cycle is best suited for nonprofits that can clearly demonstrate student impact, alignment with PPL Foundation’s education priorities, and benefit to communities served by PPL Electric Utilities.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Annual education-focused grant cycle
Application Window: August 1–September 15, 2026
Best Suited For: Nonprofits offering STEM, literacy, summer learning, college readiness, or career readiness programs
Geographic Fit: PPL Electric Utilities service region in Pennsylvania
Key Fit: Programs that expand equitable educational opportunities and help students explore future careers, especially in the energy industry