PLTW Engineering - New Program Grant

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is offering a rolling grant opportunity for schools to implement the PLTW Engineering program. Grants of up to $16,000 are available, with $12,800 allocated for the first year and $3,200 for the second. Schools must commit to offering PLTW Engineering courses for three academic years. Eligible schools include public, private, and charter institutions located in the U.S., U.S. territories, or DC. This initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities in engineering.

NOTE: This is a rolling grant opportunity. Awards will be made twice monthly. Apply by Deadline listed above.
PLTW Program Status:

• New Program
• Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:
• Total Award: $16,000First Year: $12,800Second Year: $3,200Third Year: $0

Please note, there is no cash value for this grant. If awarded, funds will not be sent directly to the awarded school. Instead, PLTW will directly apply grant awarded items to the school's PLTW account.

Eligibility

Program Requirements:PLTW Engineering must be offered to students in the next three academic years. Grant awarded schools must:Offer at least one PLTW Engineering course of the school's choosing to students in the next academic year,Offer at least two different PLTW Engineering courses of the school's choosing in following academic year.School Type: Public, Private, CharterAll schools are encouraged to apply including: private schools, charter schools, rural schools, public and private schools that serve 40% or more students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch, public and private schools that serve a minority majority student population, as well as districts/schools seeking to begin PLTW or existing PLTW districts seeking to offer a complete PLTW program pathway.Geographic Area:Eligible schools must be located in a US state, US territory, or DC.Allowable Expenses:PLTW Participation FeeThis grant will directly cover the following costs associated with implementation of PLTW Engineering:  PLTW Engineering participation fee and Four (4) Online PLTW Engineering Core Training registration fees.

Ineligibility

Unallowable Expenses:Benefits Meals Infrastructure Renovations Indirect Costs Any other expenses unspecific as allowable Equipment and supplies listed as OptionalTraining 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