PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Caterpillar Foundation) Grant

The PLTW Engineering program, supported by the Caterpillar Foundation, aims to enhance access to STEM education in underserved communities. This initiative focuses on expanding existing PLTW Engineering programs by introducing new courses, additional class periods, and teacher training for the 2025-2026 academic year. Preference is given to schools with a high-need student population, ensuring that those eligible for free or reduced lunch programs are prioritized for funding. This partnership fosters workforce readiness and empowers future innovators.

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 use their grant funds to expand their existing PLTW Engineering program. Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Engineering course not previously offered, and/or adding additional class periods of an existing PLTW Engineering courses previously offered, and/or training additional teachers in PLTW Engineering courses for the 2025-2026 academic year

Eligibility

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; 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; 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