Supporting Education 

An exhibit funded by Xcel Energy Foundation arouses the curiosity of young minds at the Sioux Falls Pavilion in South Dakota.

Education inspires young minds, opens new doors and lights the way to more promising futures. Xcel Energy Foundation supports math, science and economic education programs for students in kindergarten through college. We are committed to funding programs throughout our service territory, in both urban and rural communities.

In 2006, Xcel Energy Foundation committed $1,288,650 to supporting education across our service territory.

Grants awarded in: 2006  2005  2004  2003  2002.

Programs in the following areas are preferred:

• Programs that enrich and improve student performance in math and science, in combination with core academic curriculum;
• Establish endowments for scholarship focused on mathematics, science, technical or environmental areas of study, as they relate to the energy industry; and in addition, provide scholarships and internships for the same areas of study;
• Community education programs that provide students with economic education and practical business/technical skills to compete effectively in the job market;
• Programs that support district, state and/or national educational standards in math and science; and
• Programs involving participation and partnership among students, educators, business and nonprofit entities, which promote student participation in math and science curriculum.

Apply for a grant supporting education using our online process.

For answers to specific questions, please e-mail the Xcel Energy Foundation.