PLTW Engineering - New Program (Caterpillar Foundation) Grant

PLTW Engineering - New Program (Caterpillar Foundation) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc
Amount: US $15,000
Last Updated: February 02, 2026

Summary

The PLTW Engineering program, supported by the Caterpillar Foundation, aims to enhance STEM education in underserved communities. Grants of $30,000 will help schools launch and expand these programs starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. Schools must offer at least two different PLTW Engineering courses over two years. Preference will be given to institutions with high-need student populations as determined by free and reduced lunch eligibility.

Overview

PLTW Engineering Caterpillar Foundation understands the importance of equipping individuals and communities with the skills, resources, and services they need to thrive in our 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 begin implementation of the PLTW Engineering program in 2025-2026. Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Engineering course in the 2025-2026 academic year and must offer one additional different course in the 2026-2027 academic year (two different courses in two years). Grantee may implement any PLTW Engineering courses of their choosing. PLTW Program Status New Program Grant Award and Distribution Schedule Total Award: $30,000First Year: $15,000Second Year: $15,000

Eligibility

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