PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (Chevron Louisiana) Grant

PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (Chevron Louisiana) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Summary

The PLTW Computer Science grant aims to enhance educational opportunities in Louisiana by expanding existing Project Lead The Way programs. Funded by Chevron, this initiative supports the addition of new courses, training of teachers, and overall program development. Since 2009, Chevron has invested over $17 million nationally, benefiting thousands of students and educators. This grant effort underscores a commitment to improving STEM education and fostering a skilled workforce in the Gulf region.

Overview

PLTW Computer Science The commitment is part of a long-term social investment program in the Gulf of Mexico region. Since 2009, Chevron has committed over $17 million to PLTW nationally, providing transformative educational experiences for K-12 students and teachers in California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. As a result, almost 250,000 students and over 8,100 teachers have had access to PLTW programs and teacher professional development. In 2013, Chevron became PLTW's first National Partner a designation signaling the highest level of support and commitment. PLTW Program Status Program Expansion

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 next academic year. Grantee must complete one year of Grant reporting.School Type: Public, CharterGeographic Area:Schools that are part of the following Louisiana districts are eligible for this grant opportunity: Lafayette Parish Public SchoolsLaFourche Parish Public SchoolsPlaquemines Parish Public SchoolsSt. Tammany Parish Public SchoolsSt. Charles Parish Public SchoolsAllowable Expenses:PLTW Participation Fee; Core Training and related expenses; 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; 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