PLTW Computer Science- Program Expansion (Indiana) Grant

The PLTW Computer Science Program Expansion Grant in Indiana offers $10,000 to support the implementation and expansion of PLTW Computer Science programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. Eligible Indiana schools can utilize the funds for new courses, additional class periods, and teacher training. This initiative aims to enhance STEM education and address the growing demand for computer science skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for future opportunities in technology.

Through the Step Up Indiana STEM Grant, grantees can implement new PLTW programs or support and expand their existing PLTW programs for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Grantee must use their grant funds to expand their existing PLTW Computer Science program program. Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Computer Science program course not previously offered, and/or adding additional class periods of an existing PLTW Computer Science program course previously offered, and/or training additional teachers in a Computer Science program course for the 2026-2027 academic year.
School Type:

• Public, Private, Charter
• Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:
• Total Award: $10,000
• 2026-2027: $10,000

Eligibility

All Indiana schools are eligible to apply.Use of FundsPLTW Participation Fee;Required computers and/or tablets;Program required equipment and supplies;PLTW Core Training and the following related expenses incurred: travel, room, and board

Ineligibility

Salaries or Stipends;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 allowablePLTW does not make grants to the following groups:For-profit entities or companiesIndividualsInformal groupsAfter-school clubs or extracurricular-only programsSchools or organizations located outside the United States and its territories.Our current operational and compliance infrastructure is designed to support domestic grantmaking activities.As such, we are unable to consider international applications at this time.