PLTW Gateway - New Program Grant

PLTW Gateway - New Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc
Amount: US $9,100 in in-kind support
Last Updated: April 30, 2025

Summary

The PLTW Gateway - New Program offers grants to U.S. schools implementing the PLTW Gateway program for the first time. Schools can receive up to $9,100 to cover participation fees and training costs. Eligible institutions include public, private, and charter schools located in the U.S. or its territories. This initiative aims to enhance STEM education, making it accessible for diverse student populations, particularly those with significant free and reduced lunch eligibility.

Overview

NOTE: This is a rolling grant opportunity. Awards will be made twice monthly. PLTW Gateway - New Program Project Lead The Way is making grants available to schools across the US that are interested in implementing the PLTW Gateway program for the first time for the upcoming school year. Funding Total Award: $9,100 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grantee must offer PLTW Gateway for the specified academic years. Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Gateway unit in the upcoming academic year and must offer one additional different unit in the following academic year. Grantee may implement any PLTW Gateway units of their choosing.School Type: Public, Private, CharterEligible schools must be located in a US state, US territory, or DC.All 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.This grant will directly cover the following costs associated with implementation of PLTW Gateway:upcoming PLTW Gateway participation fee; following PLTW Gateway participation fee; and Six (6) Online PLTW Gateway Core Training registration fees. Teachers at awarded schools have until the specified date to register for PLTW Gateway Core Trainings using their grant awarded training seats.Use of Funds:Allowable Expenses:PLTW Participation Fee

Ineligibility

Use of Funds: Unallowable Expenses:Benefits; Meals; Infrastructure; Renovations; Indirect Costs; Any other expenses unspecific as allowable; Equipment and supplies listed as Optional; 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