PLTW Engineering - New Program (Chevron Mississippi) Grant

PLTW Engineering - New Program (Chevron Mississippi) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Summary

The PLTW Engineering program in Chevron Mississippi aims to enhance educational opportunities for K-12 students by providing grants to schools offering PLTW Engineering courses. Chevron has invested over $24 million since 2009 to support this initiative, which has benefited over 411,000 students and 9,500 teachers nationwide. Schools in specific districts can apply, and the program covers essential expenses related to course implementation, fostering innovation and hands-on learning in engineering.

Overview

PLTW Engineering Since 2009, Chevron has committed over $24 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, over 411,000 students and over 9,500 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

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. Schools may implement any PLTW Engineering course(s) of their choosing. School Type: Public, CharterGeographic Area:Applications from the following school districts will be considered for award:Moss Point School DistrictGeorge County School DistrictOcean Springs School DistrictJackson County School DistrictPascagoula-Gautier School DistrictResurrection CatholicAllowable 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; 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