Rocky Mountain Power Foundation (PacifiCorp Foundation)
Education/STEM grant cycle
The power company's foundation funds K-12 education, literacy and STEM in its Utah, Wyoming and southeastern Idaho service area. Most grants are $2,000 to $5,000.
- Amount
- Generally under $10,000; most $2,000 to $5,000 (small capital up to $5,000)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Mar 15, 2027 (138 days left)
- Who this fits
- Private schoolPublic and private schools in the Rocky Mountain Power service area; in general a 501(c)(3) letter is required.Religious schools: yes, not for religious activities
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- 3 states: Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, local area
- Last checked
- Oct 28, 2026on rockymountainpower.net
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Whether a nonprofit school must be 501(c)(3) or may apply as a private educational institution without it
What to do now
- Step 1: Check the service area map
- Step 2: Create an account on the foundation grant portal
- Step 3: Apply in the Education/STEM cycle by March 15, 2027
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Educational and research institutions, both public and private, from early childhood through university level;”
Must be in the Rocky Mountain Power service area (Utah, Wyoming, southeastern Idaho). Grants are generally limited to 501(c)(3) charities. Does not fund religious groups for religious purposes (faith: secular_only), computers or software, capital campaigns, or marketing. Paid to: the school or organization. Groups that discriminate on the basis of religion (or race, sex and other listed grounds) are not eligible. The same foundation also covers Pacific Power areas in Oregon, Washington and California (not listed here).
- 501(c)(3) letter (in general)
- In the Rocky Mountain Power service area
- No computers or software
Timing
Education/STEM cycle due March 15 each year (next: March 15, 2027). Small capital requests up to $5,000 in any cycle.