PLTW Gateway - New Program (PPG Industries) Grant

The PLTW Gateway grant, funded by PPG Industries, aims to support schools in implementing PLTW Gateway programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. Schools must offer two different PLTW units over two years and complete grant reporting. Eligible schools include public and charter institutions in cities like Huntsville, AL, and Detroit, MI. The total grant amount is $10,000, distributed equally over two years, enabling schools to enhance their STEM education offerings.

This grant opportunity is made possible by PPG Industries to assist schools with implementing their PLTW Gateway programs for the 2025-2026 school year.
Program Requirements
Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Gateway unit in the 2025-2026 academic year and must offer one additional unit in the 2026-2027 academic year (two different units in two years). Grantee may implement any PLTW Gateway units of their choosing. Grantee must complete two years of grant reporting.
School Type: Public, Charter
Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:

• Total Award: $10,000
• 2025-2026: $5,0002026-2027: $5,000

Eligibility

Geographic Area:Schools in the following cities are eligible for the grant opportunity:Huntsville, ALGreensboro, NCCleveland, OHDetroit, MIAllowable ExpensesPLTW Participation Fee; Required computers and/or tablets; Program required equipment and supplies; PLTW Core Training and the following related expenses incurred: travel, room, and board

Ineligibility

Unallowable ExpensesSalaries or Stipends; Benefits; Meals; Infrastructure; Renovations; Indirect Costs; 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