PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (Caterpillar Foundation) Grant

The PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion grant, funded by the Caterpillar Foundation, aims to enhance STEM education in underserved communities. This initiative focuses on expanding existing PLTW Computer Science programs by adding courses, class periods, and training teachers for the 2025-2026 academic year. The grant prioritizes schools with a significant high-need student population, promoting workforce readiness and equipping students with essential skills for a changing world.

Investments in workforce readiness and STEM aim to create human infrastructure through an empowered, prepared, and skilled workforce.
Caterpillar Foundation has partnered with PLTW to expand access to STEM education in under served communities. Through this partnership, Caterpillar Foundation is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the next academic year.
Program Requirements
Grantee must use their grant funds to expand their existing PLTW Computer Science program. Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Computer Science course not previously offered, and/or adding additional class periods of an existing PLTW Computer Science courses previously offered, and/or training additional teachers in PLTW Computer Science courses for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Eligibility

School Type: Public, CharterGeographic Area:Schools in the following communities will be notified if they are eligible for the grant opportunity:AL: AlbertvilleCA: Kearny-Mesa, San DiegoCO: DenverGA: Alpharetta, Atlanta, GriffinIL: Champaign, PontiacIN: FranklinKY: DecourseyMI: MenomineeMO: Boonville, West PlainsNC: Winston-SalemND: West FargoPA: YorkTN: NashvilleTX: Denison, Mabank, San Antonio, Schertz, Seguin, WacoAllowable Expenses:PLTW 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

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