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Best Buy Teen Tech Center - Mini Tech Skills Workshop Grant is sponsored by Best Buy Foundation. This grant supports local and national non-profits in providing STEAM skills workshops for youth aged 13-19. These workshops, which include topics such as coding, filmmaking, and robotics, aim to enhance technical skills and career exploration.
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Best Buy Foundation Teen Tech Centers & STEM Grants | Illinois | Forwa – Forward Education CodeCTRL controller with display Build your own MakeCode tutorial Lesson and project library Find lessons aligned to your state Interactive program planner CHARGE Rechargeable Battery Pack for micro:bit Smart Hydroponics Kit for Classrooms Smart Soldering Kit: Traffic Light Robotics Kit Storage Cart Robotics Kit Storage Cart CODING Starter Bundle (Coding for Good Kits + micro:bits) CODING Power Bundle (Coding for Good Kits + micro:bit + Charging Station) CHARGE Starter Bundle (Charge Wrist Strap + micro:bits) CHARGE Power Bundle (Charge Wrist Strap + micro:bits + Charging Station) Ultimate Bundle (Coding for Good Kit + CHARGE + micro:bits) SOLAR Starter Bundle (Smart Solar Energy Kit + micro:bits) SOLAR Power Bundle (Smart Solar Energy Kits + micro:bits + Charging Station) Illinois · Private Grant Best Buy Foundation Teen Tech Centers & STEM Grants Illinois · Private-National Best Buy Foundation Teen Tech Centers & STEM Grants Teen Tech: up to $1M; STEM grants vary The Best Buy Foundation funds Teen Tech Centers — free after-school spaces where teens get hands-on STEM and technology experiences — and STEM education grants for youth-serving organizations.
Teen Tech Centers receive up to $1 million in setup and operational support. The foundation also funds smaller STEM grants for programs that teach coding, physical computing, and digital skills to youth in grades 6-12. Who Is Eligible in Illinois Youth-serving nonprofits, community centers, and school-based after-school programs in Illinois that serve teens in grades 6-12 are eligible.
Organizations in Chicago and other major Illinois cities are well positioned for Teen Tech Center consideration given Best Buy's retail presence. Programs serving underrepresented youth are prioritized. Teen Tech Center grants can reach $1 million over the program period.
STEM education grants are smaller and vary by program. Check the Best Buy Foundation website for current grant programs and amounts. How Forward Education Products Qualify Best Buy Foundation values technology access and digital skills for underserved youth.
Forward Education's micro:bit coding kits and MicroChat AI curriculum fit directly into a Teen Tech Center environment, providing structured physical computing and AI literacy activities for the teens these centers serve. Propose Forward Education tools as part of a Teen Tech Center application's curriculum plan. How to Apply and Key Deadlines Teen Tech Center applications are managed through Best Buy's community investment team.
STEM grants use an online application process. Check the Best Buy Foundation website for current open cycles. Applications typically open in the fall for the following program year.
Build relationships with Best Buy district managers in your area for introductions to the foundation team. Teen Tech Centers are Best Buy's flagship investment — these are the most competitive and highest-value grants. Smaller STEM grants are more accessible for organizations that do not have the capacity for a full Teen Tech Center.
Start with a smaller STEM grant to establish a relationship with the foundation. STEAM Snapshot Newsletters Your cart is currently empty. Back-to-Back Connector Building Blocks
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local and national non-profits providing STEAM skills workshops for youth aged 13-19. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to US $24,999. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Best Buy Teen Tech Center - Mini Tech Skills Workshop Grant are due April 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Best Buy Teen Tech Center - Mini Tech Skills Workshop Grant is funded by Best Buy Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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