PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Chevron Louisiana) Grant

PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Chevron Louisiana) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Project Lead the Way inc.
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Summary

The PLTW Computer Science grant, funded by Chevron Louisiana, aims to enhance educational opportunities in the region by supporting schools in implementing Project Lead The Way programs. With a commitment of $15,000, the grant encourages public and charter schools to offer multiple PLTW Computer Science courses over two years. This initiative is part of Chevron's broader investment in education, having contributed over $17 million to PLTW programs nationwide since 2009, impacting countless students and teachers.

Overview

PLTW Computer Science The commitment is part of a long-term social investment program in the Gulf of Mexico region. Since 2009, Chevron has committed over $17 million to PLTW nationally, providing transformative educational experiences for K-12 students and teachers in California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. As a result, almost 250,000 students and over 8,100 teachers have had access to PLTW programs and teacher professional development. In 2013, Chevron became PLTW's first National Partner a designation signaling the highest level of support and commitment. PLTW Program Status New Program Grant Award and Distribution Schedule Total Award: $15,000First Year: $10,000Second Year: $5,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Program Requirements:Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Computer Science course in the next academic year, and offer a second different PLTW Computer Science course in following academic year (two courses within two years). Schools may implement any PLTW Computer Science courses of their choosing. School Type: Public, CharterGeographic Area:Schools that are part of the following Louisiana districts are eligible for this grant opportunity: Lafayette Parish Public SchoolsLaFourche Parish Public SchoolsPlaquemines Parish Public SchoolsSt. Tammany Parish Public SchoolsSt. Charles Parish Public SchoolsAllowable Expenses:PLTW Participation Fee; Core Training and related expenses; Required computers and/or tablets; Program required equipment and supplies; Equipment and supplies listed as Optional; PLTW Core Training and the following related expenses incurred: travel, room, and board

Ineligibility

Unallowable Expenses:Benefits; Meals; Infrastructure; Renovations; Indirect Costs; 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