PLTW Gateway - New Program or Program Expansion (Verizon Innovative Learning) Grant

The PLTW Gateway program, in collaboration with Verizon Innovative Learning, offers grants to support the implementation of computer science units in schools. This initiative aims to provide students with essential skills for the technology-driven economy. Schools eligible for funding must be active Verizon Innovative Learning Schools and offer at least one PLTW Gateway Computer Science course during the upcoming school years. The program seeks to expand access to quality education in computer science across multiple states.

In partnership with Verizon Innovative Learning, PLTW is offering Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) Cohorts 10 and 11 grants to offset the startup costs associated with implementing PLTW Gateway Computer Science units.
Verizon Innovative Learning and PLTW's partnership started in 2014 to ensure that students have access to the computer science curriculum and skills they need to succeed in our rapidly advancing, technology-based economy. To date, Verizon has provided technology tools and grants that have empowered PLTW teachers to deliver PLTW in more than 580 middle schools across 42 states.
PLTW Program Status:

• New Program or Program Expansion
• Program Requirements

Grantees must offer at least one section of either PLTW Gateway Computer Science for Innovators and Makers or App Creators to students during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.

Eligibility

Grantees must be an active Cohort 11 or 12 Verizon Innovative Learning School.School Type: Public, CharterCalifornia, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, TennesseeAllowable 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 ExpensesBenefits; 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