LOGAN, Utah (July 17, 2025) — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded more than $460,000 in grants to education and STEM-focused initiatives across Utah, with multiple Cache Valley and Northern Utah organizations among the 78 recipients.
The funding aims to create long-term impact by investing in programs that equip youth with essential skills in science, technology, engineering and math.
“The foundation is delighted to support local organizations that uplift the next generation of STEM professionals,” said Dick Garlish, director of the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation and president of Rocky Mountain Power. “We are truly inspired by the communities’ efforts in opening doors for the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers and leaders.”
In Cache County, Bridgerland Technical College received funding to support student scholarships for the emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic programs. Utah State University’s College of Engineering was awarded a grant for its Engineering State (E-State) program, which encourages high school students to pursue careers in STEM. Richmond City was also awarded funding for exterior improvements to its historic Relief Society Building.
Box Elder County’s Boys & Girls Club of Northern Utah received support for interactive, hands-on STEM learning activities.
Grants also reached nearby communities in Weber and Davis counties, with support going to United Way of Northern Utah for literacy programs, Weber State University and Ogden-Weber Technical College for engineering scholarships, and Davis Technical College Foundation for general scholarships. The Davis Education Foundation will receive funding to develop a GPU lab for AI and cybersecurity education.
Additional awards were made to educational institutions and nonprofits from Salt Lake to San Juan counties. The grant cycle is one of four annual rounds through which the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation supports community development and education across the utility’s service areas.