PLTW Computer Science- New Program- In Partnership With Emerson NI Grant

The PLTW Computer Science program, in partnership with Emerson NI, aims to inspire students through hands-on STEM learning experiences. This initiative is designed to support public and charter schools in Texas, providing grant funding for the 2026-2027 academic year. With a total award of $10,000, the program encourages schools to implement PLTW Computer Science courses, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for future engineers and problem solvers.

PLTW Computer Science- New Program- In Partnership With Emerson NI
NI brings together people, ideas, and technology so forward thinkers and creative problem solvers can take on humanity's biggest challenges. NI is committed to changing the faces of engineering and advancing STEM education.
NI has partnered with PLTW to inspire students and provide the hands-on STEM learning experiences necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom. For unique perspectives from a teacher, administrator, student, and PLTW alumnus click here.
NI is working with PLTW to provide grant support to schools interested in implementing PLTW Computer Science.
Through this partnership, NI has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in starting PLTW Computer Science programs beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:

• Total Award: $10,000
• 2026-2027: $10,000

Eligibility

Program Requirements
Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Computer Science course in the 2026-2027 academic year. Grantee may implement any PLTW Computer Science course of their choosing.
School Type: PublicCharterEligible public and charter schools must be located in one of the following Texas counties:Bastrop
Travis
WilliamsonConsideration will be given to schools that have high female enrollment and/or underrepresented minority enrollment; or those that propose and/or already demonstrate thoughtful, best-practice strategies for engaging females and/or underrepresented minorities.Consideration will be given to applicants who make clear that their request is part of a larger effort to build out PreK-12 PLTW pathways across their district.Allowable Expenses
PLTW Participation Fee; Required computers and/or tablets; Program required equipment and supplies; PLTW Core Training and the following related expenses incurred: travel, room, and boardGrant Reporting Requirements
Grantees receiving a PLTW grant are required to submit an Annual Grant Report by April 15. Grantees must also assist PLTW in collecting annual teacher and student surveys. Surveys will be administered by PLTW and are intended to inform PLTW's continual improvement efforts and to share outcomes with funding supporters of the grant program.

Ineligibility

Unallowable Expenses
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 allowable