PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Ameren) Grant

PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Ameren) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Project Lead the Way inc.
Amount: US $20,000
Last Updated: March 02, 2026

Summary

Overview

PLTW Computer Science Ameren has partnered with PLTW to inspire students and provide the hands-on STEM learning experiences necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom. Ameren is a long-time supporter of K-12 STEM education in the region and is working with PLTW to provide grant support to high schools interested in implementing or expanding their PLTW Computer Science programs. At a time when computer science affects how we work and live, PLTW Computer Science empowers students in grades 9-12 to become creators, instead of merely consumers, of the technology all around them. The program's interdisciplinary courses engage students in compelling, real-world challenges. As students work together to design solutions, they learn computational thinking – not just how to code – and become better thinkers and communicators. Students take from the courses in-demand knowledge and skills they will use in high school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they take. Through this partnership, Ameren has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in starting or expanding PLTW Computer Science programs beginning in the next academic year. PLTW Program Status New Program

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Program RequirementsGrantee must offer at least one PLTW Computer Science course in the next academic year and must offer one additional course each academic year of the grant period (two different courses in two years). Schools may implement any PLTW Computer Science courses of their choosing.School Type: Public, CharterGeographic Area:Eligible Public and Charter schools must be located within the following counties in Illinois and Missouri: Illinois: ADAMS, ALEXANDER, BOND, BROWN, BUREAU, CALHOUN, CASS, CHAMPAIGN, CHRISTIAN, CLARK, CLAY, CLINTON, COLES, CRAWFORD, CUMBERLAND, DE WITT, DOUGLAS, EDGAR, EDWARDS, EFFINGHAM, FAYETTE, FORD, FRANKLIN, FULTON, GALLATIN, GREENE, HAMILTON, HANCOCK, HARDIN, HENDERSON, HENRY, IROQUOIS, JACKSON, JASPER, JEFFERSON, JERSEY, JOHNSON, KENDALL, KNOX, LA SALLE, LAWRENCE, LIVINGSTON, LOGAN, MACON, MACOUPIN, MADISON, MARION, MARSHALL, MASON, MASSAC, MC DONOUGH, MC LEAN, MENARD, MERCER, MONROE, MONTGOMERY, MORGAN, MOULTRIE, PEORIA, PERRY, PIATT, PIKE, POPE, PULASKI, PUTNAM, RANDOLPH, RICHLAND, ROCK ISLAND, SALINE, SANGAMON, SCHUYLER, SCOTT, SHELBY, ST CLAIR, STARK, TAZEWELL, UNION, VERMILION, WABASH, WARREN, WASHINGTON, WAYNE, WHITE, WILLIAMSON, WOODFORDMissouri: ADAIR, AUDRAIN, BOLLINGER, BOONE, BUTLER, CALDWELL, CALLAWAY, CAMDEN, CAPE GIRADEAU, CHARITON, CLARK, CLAY, CLINTON, COLE, COOPER, DAVLESS, DEKALB, DENT, DUNKLIN, FRANKLIN, GASCONADE, HOWARD, IRON, JEFFERSON, KNOX, LEWIS, LINCOLN, LINN, LIVINGSTON, MACON, MADISON, MARIES, MILLER, MISSISSIPPI, MONROE, MONTGOMERY, MORGAN, MONITEAU, NEW MADRID, OSAGE, PEMISCOT, PHELPS, PIKE, PUTNAM, RALLS, RANDOLPH, RAY, REYNOLDS, SCHUYLER, SCOTT, SCOTLAND, SHELBY, ST. CHARLES, ST. FRANCOIS, ST. LOUIS, ST. LOUIS CITY, STODDARD, SULLIVAN, WARREN, WASHINGTONAllowable ExpensesPLTW Participation Fee; Required computers and/or tablets; Program required equipment and supplies; PLTW Core Training and the following related expenses incurred: travel, room, and board

Ineligibility

Unallowable ExpensesBenefits; Meals; Infrastructure; Renovations; Indirect Costs; Equipment and supplies listed as Optional; Training Cancellation Fees; Training Substitution Fees; Trainings where there was a no-show; Trainings where a credential was not earned; Salaries; Stipends for use during PLTW Core Training; Stipends unrelated to PLTW Core Training; Any other expenses not specified as allowable