Bobcat Discovery Grant
Tiers 1 & 2 are now open!
Application Now Open! Application Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026
For 65 years and counting, Bobcat Company has been creating bolder tomorrows as a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment. Bobcat has a proud legacy of innovation and a reputation based on delivering smart solutions to customers’ toughest challenges. Bobcat aims to empower people to accomplish more.
The company is offering grants to schools to support STEM Education in communities where it has operating plants or offices. We proudly support classroom projects focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) because we firmly believe in the communities we serve and know that STEM fields are vital to the future of our company.
Grant Tiers and Eligible Projects
We offer two grant tiers to support a variety of STEM education projects. All projects should be designed to improve, advance, and enrich student learning, involve students directly, incorporate community resources, and utilize interdisciplinary or team-teaching strategies.
Tier 1: Classroom Innovation Grant (Grades 5-8)
Amount: Up to $1,000
Eligible Projects: Innovative STEM projects that enhance classroom learning or extracurricular activities, such as:
Hands-on, classroom-based STEM projects
Field trips to STEM-related facilities or competitions (including transportation and admission fees, if applicable)
Timeline: Projects must be completed within the same academic year they are awarded
Tier 2: Enrichment Grant (Grades 5-12)
Amount: Up to $20,000
Eligible Projects: Innovative STEM equipment that enhance classroom learning or extracurricular activities, such as:
Specialized equipment or technology for STEM labs
Development of new STEM curriculum units
Timeline: Equipment should be bought within the same academic year they are awarded.
Projects for all tiers must be well-planned and have a clear lesson plan.
Who Can Apply?
Educators (grades 5-8 for Tier 1, grades 5-12 for Tier 2) are encouraged to apply if their school is located in a community within 100 miles of our operating plants or offices listed below:
Sahuarita, AZ
Aurora, CO
Buford, GA
Litchfield, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Rogers, MN
Statesville, NC
Bismarck, ND
Fargo, ND
Gwinner, ND
Wahpeton, ND
West Fargo, ND
Johnson Creek, WI
Monterrey, MX
What is not supported by this STEM classroom grant?
This grant program is for resources needed for specific STEM projects.
The following are not supported by this grant:
Laboratory supplies, books, or equipment for general school use
Teacher or staff compensation
Media equipment
Admission fees for conferences, workshops, and competitions (unless part of Tier 1)
Transportation, incentives, meals, and refreshments (unless part of Tier 1)
Previously funded projects
Routine responsibilities of the educator
Projects that require multiple academic years for completion
For Tier 1 projects, if more than one classroom is undertaking the same or similar projects, only one grant per school may be awarded.
Application Process
Please complete the application for each project using the link below. All applications for Tier 1 and 2 must be received through the link below by Friday, October 16, 2026 for consideration during the 2026-2027 school year.
If you have any questions, please contact scholarships@ofic.org.
Notification of Awards
Grant applications for Tier 1 and 2 will be reviewed by the Doosan Bobcat STEM grant committee and recipients will be notified by Monday, November 16, 2026.
Upon completion of the project, recipients must provide a written summary with the following requirements based on the grant tier:
Tier 1: A written summary with samples of class work. Photographs are encouraged to be included with these materials.
Tier 2: A detailed written summary, including outcomes and impact on students. Include samples of class work, photographs, and any relevant documentation (e.g. curriculum materials).
Please save your file as a PDF and include your school’s name in the file name.
All materials should submitted to this secure link May 31, 2027, 11:59PM EST.
Any questions please reach out to us at scholarships@ofic.org.