PLTW Gateway- New Program ( within 50 states of US) Grant

Project Lead The Way is offering a rolling grant opportunity for schools across the US to implement the PLTW Gateway program for the first time. With total funding of $9,100, the grant covers participation fees and training registration costs. Schools, including public, private, and charter, are encouraged to apply, particularly those serving low-income and minority majority populations. This initiative aims to enhance educational pathways in STEM for diverse student groups.

Note: This is a rolling grant opportunity. Awards will be made twice monthly.
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.
Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:

• Total Award: $9,100
• 2025-2026: $8,1502026-2027: $9502027-2028: $0

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

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;  Upcoming PLTW Gateway participation fee; and Six (6) PLTW Gateway Core Training registration fees. Teachers at awarded schools have until October 1, 2027 to register for PLTW Gateway Core Trainings using their grant awarded training seats.Allowable expensesPLTW Participation Fee; Other

Ineligibility

Unallowable expensesBenefits; 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.