PLTW Engineering - New Program (Chevron Louisiana) Grant

PLTW Engineering - New Program (Chevron Louisiana) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc
Amount: US $20,000
Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Summary

The PLTW Engineering grant, funded by Chevron Louisiana, aims to enhance educational experiences for K-12 students in Louisiana by expanding Project Lead The Way programs. With a total award of $30,000 over two years, this initiative supports schools that will offer multiple PLTW Engineering courses. Chevron's long-term commitment has already benefited nearly 250,000 students nationwide since 2009, promoting innovation and technical skills in future engineers.

Overview

PLTW Engineering 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 New Program Grant Award and Distribution Schedule Total Award: $30,000First Year: $20,000Second Year: $10,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Program Requirements:Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Engineering course in the next academic year, and offer a second different PLTW Engineering course in following academic year (two courses within two years). Schools may implement any PLTW Engineering courses of their choosing.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