PLTW Computer Science- New Program ( Georgia) Grant

The PLTW Computer Science grant supports public and charter schools in Georgia to implement PLTW Computer Science programs. Schools in designated counties can apply for a total of $20,000, distributed over two years, to fund essential course materials and training. Grantees must offer at least two different courses within the 2026-2028 academic years, enhancing education in technology and programming for students. This initiative aims to foster STEM learning and prepare students for future careers.

Public schools, including charter schools, that meet the 10-county geographic requirement that do not yet offer PLTW Computer Science are eligible for consideration to support program implementation. PLTW will disburse grant funds over two years and require two years of reporting from awarded schools.
Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Computer Science course in the 2026-2027 academic year and must offer one additional course in the 2027-2028 academic year (two different courses in two years). Grantee may implement any PLTW Computer Science courses of their choosing.
School Type:

• Public, Charter
• Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:
• Total Award: $20,000
• 2026-2027: $10,0002027-2028: $10,000

Eligibility

Applicants must be located in any of the following Georgia counties:CherokeeClaytonCobbDeKalbDouglasFayetteFultonGwinnettHenryRockdaleUse of FundsPLTW Participation Fee;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

Salaries or Stipends;Benefits;Meals;Infrastructure;Renovations;Indirect Costs;Any other expenses unspecific as allowable;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 allowablePLTW does not make grants to the following groups:For-profit entities or companiesIndividualsInformal groupsAfter-school clubs or extracurricular-only programsSchools or organizations located outside the United States and its territories.Our current operational and compliance infrastructure is designed to support domestic grantmaking activities.As such, we are unable to consider international applications at this time.