PLTW Engineering - New Program (Arconic Foundation) Grant

PLTW Engineering - New Program (Arconic Foundation) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc
Amount: US $20,000
Last Updated: November 02, 2025

Summary

The PLTW Engineering grant, supported by the Arconic Foundation, aims to enhance STEM education by funding the implementation of PLTW Engineering courses in schools. This initiative prepares students for future careers by igniting their passion for engineering. Grants will cover startup costs for new programs or expansions of existing ones. Eligible schools must offer PLTW's Advanced Manufacturing course for the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring access to essential resources and training for educators.

Overview

PLTW Engineering As the global economy evolves, so do the skills that will be needed by tomorrow's leaders. To prepare communities for these demands, Arconic Foundation has partnered with PLTW to support grants to schools for implementation of PLTW Engineering courses. With this support from Arconic Foundation, PLTW is helping educators ignite students' passion for the STEM disciplines and increase enrollment in STEM studies. These grants will assist in offsetting startup costs associated with implementing the first year of the PLTW Engineering program. Schools that already offer the program are eligible for consideration if their request seeks to add more PLTW Engineering courses, sections, and/or train additional PLTW Engineering teachers. Program Requirements Grantee must offer PLTW's Advanced Manufacturing course for the 2026-2027 school year. School Type: Public, Charter PLTW Program Status: New Program

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 board

Ineligibility

Unallowable Expenses:Benefits; 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