TULSA, Okla. (May 6, 2026) – This fall, Oklahoma FFA chapters will have the opportunity to turn their STEM ideas into reality because of a $40,500 grant by the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) Foundation to the Oklahoma FFA Foundation.
Oklahoma FFA chapters located in areas served by PSO or where major PSO facilities operate can now apply to the Oklahoma FFA Foundation for a STEM After-School grant. Those who live or teach in PSO service areas can also apply.
Each grant awards eligible FFA chapters up to $2,500 to help fund unique and engaging STEM projects designed by students themselves. Projects from previous years range from vet science equipment to greenhouse watering systems. Projects involving multiple FFA Chapters and use of the grant resources for multiple years are highly encouraged.
"On behalf of the Oklahoma FFA Foundation, we are incredibly grateful to the PSO Foundation for investing in the future of Oklahoma FFA members,” says Jacey Fye, Executive Director of Oklahoma FFA Foundation. “These STEM grants empower our chapters to create hands-on, student-driven projects that build skills, spark innovation, and make a lasting impact in their communities. This support helps ensure our students are better prepared for careers in agriculture, science, and beyond."
Grant applications are accepted through June 30. Visit www.okffa.org/programs to apply.
About the PSO Foundation
The PSO Foundation awards charitable grants within communities served by PSO, an operating subsidiary of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP). The PSO Foundation, along with the rest of the American Electric Power Foundation, is funded by AEP and its operating subsidiaries solely through shareholder dollars.
About PSO
PSO, a unit of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), is an electric utility company serving more than 580,000 customer accounts in eastern and southwestern Oklahoma, powering a brighter energy future for its customers and 232 communities. Based in Tulsa, PSO has approximately 4,400 megawatts of generating capacity that primarily includes natural gas complemented by wind energy. It maintains and operates more than 20,000 miles of distribution lines and 3,800 miles of transmission lines. Public Service Company of Oklahoma was recognized by the Edison Electric Institute with an Emergency Response Award in January 2025. Find news releases and other information at www.PSOklahoma.com. Connect with us on Facebook, X, NextDoor and Instagram @PSOklahoma.