National Energy Education Development Project
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About National Energy Education Development Project
Provides energy education curriculum, professional development, and student programs to promote energy literacy, energy awareness, and workforce development in schools and communities.
Focus Areas
Energy educationCurriculum developmentTeacher professional developmentStudent awards and leadership programsEnergy career and workforce development
Who They Fund
K-12 schools and studentsteachers and educatorsjobseekers / clean energy workforce traineeslocal community members / households (for energy efficiency outreach)Community-based organizations running outreach programs
Funding Style
About National Energy Education Development Project
National Energy Education Development Project Inc. puts school solar and climate education at the center of its grantmaking. One of its largest recent awards went to Sa Solar Holdco 2022 LLC for school solar installations and climate education, followed by a similar grant to Secure Futures LLC for the same purpose. That pairing shows a funder that uses renewable energy projects as teaching tools, not just facilities upgrades. Alongside those capital-linked grants, the foundation supports workforce development and education grants for schools and colleges, including Mercer County Board of Education - Wv and Mountain Empire Community College. It also backs energy literacy through classroom projects, teacher-facing programming, and student learning opportunities, all tied to energy awareness and workforce development. The organization’s active programs include Classroom Grant Programs, Signature Programs, Solar Schools Programs, and Energizing Student Potential, each built around partnerships with sponsors, utilities, schools, and local communities. Recent awards also reach community organizations working on energy efficiency education and outreach, which broadens the foundation’s footprint beyond school settings into household and neighborhood engagement.
What National Energy Education Development Project Funds
Energy education is the through line across the foundation’s portfolio, but the program formats vary. In classroom-focused work, they fund educator-led projects and special energy activities through partner-run grant programs. In school-based renewable energy, grants have supported installations paired with education, including solar and wind projects plus curriculum materials. For workforce development, the foundation gave $62,500 to Mercer County Board of Education - Wv for workforce development and education grants, and $50,000 to Mountain Empire Community College for the same general area. Their community energy efficiency work also reaches local nonprofits and civic groups; one example is the $36,500 grant to Clean Water Fund for community energy efficiency education and outreach. STEM-focused support appears through programs that combine teacher training, hands-on kits, mini-grants, and school energy audits.
How National Energy Education Development Project Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.1M
Total Assets
$12.6M
Total Revenue
$8M
Total Expenses
$11.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $20K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$20K
Geographic Reach
National7 states funded
About 7% of grants go to recipients in MA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
MARY E SPRUILL
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