PLTW Computer Science - New Program Grant

PLTW Computer Science - New Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc
Amount: US $14,000
Last Updated: July 16, 2025

Summary

Project Lead The Way Inc is offering a grant of $14,000 to schools looking to implement the PLTW Computer Science program for the first time. Schools must commit to offering PLTW Computer Science courses over the next three years, ensuring that at least one course is available in the first year. This funding will support program implementation costs, with awards distributed directly to PLTW accounts for eligible schools.

Overview

NOTE: This is a rolling grant opportunity. Awards will be made twice monthly. Apply by Deadline listed above. PLTW Computer Science PLTW Program Status: New Program Grant Award and Distribution Schedule: Total Award: $14,000First Year: $11,800Second Year: $2,200Third Year: $0 Please note, there is no cash value for this grant. If awarded, funds will not be sent directly to the awarded school. Instead, PLTW will directly apply grant awarded items to the school's PLTW account.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Program Requirements:PLTW Computer Science must be offered to students in the next three academic years. Grant awarded schools must:Offer at least one PLTW Computer Science course of the school's choosing to students in the next academic year,Offer at least two different PLTW Computer Science courses of the school's choosing in following academic year.School Type: Public, Private, CharterAll schools are encouraged to apply including: private schools, charter schools, rural schools, public and private schools that serve 40% or more students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch, public and private schools that serve a minority majority student population, as well as districts/schools seeking to begin PLTW or existing PLTW districts seeking to offer a complete PLTW program pathway.Geographic Area:Eligible schools must be located in a US state, US territory, or DC.Allowable Expenses:PLTW Participation FeeThis grant will directly cover the following costs associated with implementation of PLTW Computer Science:  PLTW Computer Science participation fee and Four (4) Online PLTW Computer Science Core Training registration fees.

Ineligibility

Unallowable Expenses:Benefits Meals Infrastructure Renovations Indirect Costs Any other expenses unspecific as allowable Equipment and supplies listed as OptionalTraining 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