From providing funding for teacher projects to educating our youth about electrical safety, we strive to provide students with the resources they need to be wise energy managers in the future. 

OG&E and the OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Inc. provide funding for classroom projects through Donorschoose.org, a crowdfunding platform for educators. The funding period starts in the August/September time period and runs until funds are exhausted or December 31, whichever comes first.  

Match Offer for Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering and Math (STREM) Projects

The company and its foundation donate $30,000 to match donations, dollar-for-dollar, for qualifying projects requesting books, educational kits, games and lab equipment that meet the following STREM criteria:

•    Math and Science -- includes mathematics, environmental science, health and life sciences, and applied science
•    Literacy and Language – includes literacy, literature and writing
 

Matching funds are available for projects in public schools that are located in OG&E’s service area with at least 75 percent of students from low-income households. Projects must have a total cost of $600 or less.

Energy Efficiency Projects

OG&E provides $70,000 to fund projects that promote or teach energy efficiency and/or request EPA-rated products for the classroom. Energy efficiency funds are available for qualifying projects in all public schools located within the company’s Oklahoma service area.

4th Grade Electrical Safety Program

From Ben Franklin to Nikola Tesla to George Westinghouse, the discovery and development of electric power has been one of history's most important achievements. But when electricity isn't handled carefully, it can be deadly. Both lightning and the electricity generated from OG&E plants should be treated with respect and attention to safety.

That's why we designed the 4^th Grade Electrical Safety Program to teach kids the importance of playing it safe and sound when electricity is around. We encourage families to have fun while learning safety tips for the home and outdoors. This program is FREE to 4th grade teachers in schools served by OG&E. E-mail: ogecommunityrelationsteam@oge.com if you would like to schedule the program for your class.

Watch our Kids Safety Videos

Energy for Kids

Pluggy's Outlet 

The Prairie Project

The Prairie Project was developed in the department of natural resource ecology and management at Oklahoma State University, in cooperation with OGE Energy Corp.  It is an informative and useful tool for youth and teachers. 

On the Prairie Project website you will find great tutorials on plants, animals, fire, grazing, and energy. You’ll also find information about how energy in the prairie comes from wind, storms, oil and natural gas, and discover how each of these forms of energy is different from one another.

OG&E Supports Positive Tomorrows

OG&E supports education. Here, children from Positive Tomorrows visit Oklahoma City University's Norick Art Center to hear OGE Energy Chairman, President and CEO Sean Trauschke, OG&E COO Keith Mitchell, and OCU President Robert Henry read from their favorite books. They also viewed an exhibition with over 20 years of the best illustrations from children's literature. OG&E and Enable Midstream Partners were the exhibit sponsors.