PLTW Engineering - New Program (Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust) Grant

The Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust collaborates with PLTW Engineering to enhance K-12 education access in Massachusetts. Grants are provided to support new or expanded PLTW programs in under-resourced schools, covering costs like participation fees and necessary equipment. Schools must offer at least one PLTW Engineering course in the upcoming academic year. This initiative aims to foster STEM education and improve opportunities for students in public and charter schools.

Grants are available to support the implementation or expansion of PLTW programs at under resourced schools.
These grants will assist in offsetting the costs associated with starting or expanding PLTW programs.

Eligibility

Program Requirements:Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Engineering course in the next academic year. Schools may implement any PLTW Engineering course of their choosing. School Type: Public, CharterGeographic Area:Public and Charter schools in the state of Massachusetts are eligible to apply.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