PLTW Engineering- Program Expansion: In Partnership With Emerson NI Grant

PLTW Engineering- Program Expansion: In Partnership With Emerson NI Grant

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

Summary

The PLTW Engineering Program Expansion, in partnership with Emerson NI, aims to enhance STEM education by providing grant support to schools looking to expand their PLTW Engineering programs starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. With a total award of $10,000, this initiative focuses on inspiring students through hands-on learning experiences. Schools in specific Texas counties, particularly those with high female and minority enrollment, are encouraged to apply, fostering diversity and innovation in engineering education.

Overview

PLTW Engineering- Program Expansion: In Partnership With Emerson NI NI brings together people, ideas, and technology so forward thinkers and creative problem solvers can take on humanity's biggest challenges. NI is committed to changing the faces of engineering and advancing STEM education. NI has partnered with PLTW to inspire students and provide the hands-on STEM learning experiences necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom. For unique perspectives from a teacher, administrator, student, and PLTW alumnus click here. NI is working with PLTW to provide grant support to schools interested in expanding their PLTW Engineering programs. Through this partnership, NI has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in starting or expanding their existing PLTW Engineering programs beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. Grant Award and Distribution Schedule: Total Award: $10,000 2025-2026: $10,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 course previously offered, and/or training additional teachers in PLTW Engineering courses for the 2026-2027 academic year.School Type: PublicCharterEligible public and charter schools must be located in one of the following Texas counties:Bastrop Bell Blanco Burnet Caldwell Comal Gonzales Guadalupe Hays Lee Llano Milam Travis WilliamsonConsideration will be given to schools that have high female enrollment and/or underrepresented minority enrollment; or those that propose and/or already demonstrate thoughtful, best-practice strategies for engaging females and/or underrepresented minorities. Consideration will be given to applicants who make clear that their request is part of a larger effort to build out PreK-12 PLTW pathways across their district.Allowable 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 boardGrant Reporting Requirements Grantees receiving a PLTW grant are required to submit an Annual Grant Report by April 15. Grantees must also assist PLTW in collecting annual teacher and student surveys. Surveys will be administered by PLTW and are intended to inform PLTW's continual improvement efforts and to share outcomes with funding supporters of the grant program.

Ineligibility

Unallowable Expenses Benefits; Meals; Infrastructure; Renovations; Indirect Costs; Any other expenses unspecific as allowable; 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