PLTW Gateway- New Program In Partnership With Emerson NI Grant

PLTW Gateway- New Program 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 Gateway program in partnership with Emerson NI aims to enhance STEM education for middle school students. By providing hands-on learning experiences, this initiative empowers students to discover their passions and explore future career paths in engineering and technology. With a grant of $10,000 available for the 2026-2027 academic year, eligible public and charter schools in select Texas counties can implement PLTW Gateway units, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes diversity in STEM fields.

Overview

PLTW Gateway- New Program 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 implementing PLTW Gateway. Through this partnership, NI has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in starting PLTW Gateway programs beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. Middle school is a time of exploration, a time when students are figuring out what they're passionate about today and how that relates to who they'll become tomorrow. During this transitional time, PLTW Gateway's 10 units empower students to lead their own discovery. The hands-on program boosts classroom engagement and excitement, drives collaboration, and inspires “aha! moments” and deep comprehension. And as students engage in PLTW's activities in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, they see a range of paths and possibilities they can look forward to in high school and beyond.. Grant Award and Distribution Schedule: Total Award: $10,000 2026-2027: $10,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Program Requirements Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Gateway unit in the 2026-2027 academic year. Grantee may implement any PLTW Gateway unit of their choosing. 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; 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; 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; Any other expenses not specified as allowable