PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (PPG Industries) Grant

PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (PPG Industries) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: October 30, 2025

Summary

The PLTW Engineering grant, funded by PPG Industries, supports schools in enhancing their existing PLTW Engineering programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. Eligible institutions, including public and charter schools in specified cities, can use funds for course expansions, teacher training, and necessary equipment. The initiative aims to maintain high-quality engineering education while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. Unallowable expenses include salaries and infrastructure costs.

Overview

PLTW Engineering This grant opportunity is made possible by PPG Industries to assist schools with maintaining their PLTW Engineering programs for the 2025-2026 school year. Schools must have an active PLTW Engineering program to qualify for this opportunity. 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. Grantee must complete one year of grant reporting. PLTW Program Status - Program Expansion School Type: Public, Charter

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Geographic Area:Schools in the following cities are eligible for the grant opportunity:Huntsville, ALGreensboro, NCCleveland, OHAllowable ExpensesPLTW 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 ExpensesSalaries or Stipends; 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