PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Phillips 66) Grant

The PLTW Computer Science program, funded by Phillips 66, aims to enhance STEM education in middle and high schools. By offering a minimum of two PLTW Computer Science courses over two years, the initiative seeks to empower students with vital skills for future careers. With a total grant of $20,000, the program focuses on schools in various states, prioritizing those serving economically disadvantaged students to foster diversity and inclusion in the tech field.

To help strengthen the future STEM workforce, we support academic training and educational opportunities that encourage broader participation, especially among students who have historically had fewer opportunities in these fields. Middle school is a time of exploration, a time when students are figuring out what they're passionate about today and how that relates to who they'll become tomorrow.
Phillips 66 has partnered with Project Lead The Way to support PLTW Gateway programs in middle schools and Engineering and Computer Science in high schools in Phillips 66 communities. PLTW courses empower students to experience and see a range of STEM pathways and possibilities in high school and beyond. Through this partnership, Phillips 66 is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Computer Science course in the 2026-2027 academic year and must offer one additional course each academic year of the grant period (two different courses in two years). Grantee may implement any PLTW Computer Science courses of their choosing. Grantee must complete two years of grant reporting.
Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:

• Total Award: $20,000
• 2026-2027: $10,0002027-2028: $10,000

Eligibility

Allowable 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 boardEligible schools must be located within the following counties: California: Contra Costa County, Los Angeles County, Solano CountyColorado: Adams County, Arapahoe County, Denver County, Weld CountyIllinois: Madison CountyLouisiana: Calcasieu ParishMontana: Yellowstone CountyNew Jersey: Union CountyNew Mexico: Eddy County, Lea CountyOklahoma: Beaver County, Blaine County, Canadian County, Carter County, Dewey County, Ellis County, Garvin County, Grady County, Kay County, Kingfisher County, Logan County, Major County, McClain County, Oklahoma County, Osage County, Stephens County, Texas County, Tulsa County, Washington County, Woodward CountyTexas: Andrews County, Bee County, Brazoria County, Calhoun County,Crane County,Crockett County, Dimmit County, Duval County, Ector County. Edwards County, Gaines County, Glasscock County, Harris County, Howard County, Hutchinson County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Jim Wells County, Kinney County, La Salle County, Martin County, Matagorda County, Maverick County, Midland County, Nueces County, Reagan County, Reeves County, Refugio County, San Patricio County, Sutton County, Upton County, Victoria County, Winkler County, Zavala CountyWashington: Skagit County, Whatcom County

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