Best Buy Teen Tech Grants
Best Buy Teen Tech Grant
Applications are now open for this year's grants.
The deadline to apply is May 28, 11:59 PM PST.
In need of new tech? You could win up to $10,000
The Best Buy Teen Tech Grant program exists to help Canadian secondary schools bring new technology into their classrooms and keep students inspired while they learn and grow.
Through these grants, we've provided $4 million in funding to Canadian schools since 2008, allowing them to purchase tech to support basic needs, libraries, STEM courses, and more.
The deadline to apply is May 28, 11:59 PM PST.
Here's how it works
2. Prepare your application.
Get your school staff, teachers, parents and/or school board leadership involved in drafting your proposal.
4. We will review the applications.
Grant recipients will be determined by a cross-sectional panel of Best Buy Canada employees. Results will be announced in fall 2026.
More opportunities for Canadian teens
Last year's winners
Gordon Bell High School – Winnipeg, MB
John Oliver Secondary (Take a Hike Vancouver Program) – Vancouver, BC
Lockview High School – Fall River, NS
l’Odyssée – Terrebonne, QC
Northland Online School – Northern Alberta, AB
Spiritwood High School – Spiritwood, SK
Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute – Scarborough, ON
Step Up Step Down – Red Deer, AB
Tumbler Ridge Secondary – Tumbler Ridge, BC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for multiple grants?
Each school may submit one Teen Tech Grant application, but may submit a separate Teen Tech Teams grantapplication for different teams.
Who should be involved in creating the application?
Applications can be created by one teacher, or by several staff with the support of their students, parents, and/or school board leadership. The most successful applications are generally those developed by a team of stakeholders. The application must be approved by the principal of the school, with support, or within the guidelines of the school district or board.
How do we select our winners?
Teen Tech Grant winners will be determined by a cross-sectional panel of Best Buy Canada employees. The panel will select schools based on the quality of the applications provided, the impact the new technology will have on the students, and other considerations, including but not limited to: how the technology purchased with the grant will inspire, motivate and empower students; how the new technology will level playing fields for students with challenges and/or bring innovation to the classroom; how many students will be impacted by the donation; and the school’s need for resources.
When do we announce the results?
The results will be announced in fall 2026.
Am I only allowed to spend my grant money at Best Buy?
We pride ourselves on having the latest and greatest technology that students need to excel in school and have a dedicated team who can help teachers with their purchases. Our Best Buy for Education team has access to products and devices that are specifically designed for teachers and is happy to assist recipients and make the most of their grants. We do, however, recognize that many items may not be available for purchase from Best Buy. As well, schools may bound by school district-approved vendors impacting the technology that can be purchased, installed, and serviced in schools. For this reason, we provide monetary donations.
More questions?
Read the TEEN TECH GRANTS application guidelines.
*See theTerms and Conditions.