PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (EQT Foundation) Grant

The PLTW Gateway Program Expansion grant, funded by the EQT Foundation, aims to help schools enhance their existing PLTW Gateway programs for the upcoming academic year. Eligible schools must be active participants in the program and can use funds for various expansion activities, including adding new units or increasing class periods. This opportunity supports public and charter schools in specific counties of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, fostering innovative educational experiences.

This grant opportunity is made possible by the EQT Foundation to assist schools with maintaining their PLTW Gateway programs for the next school year. Schools must have an active PLTW Gateway program to qualify for this opportunity.

Eligibility

Program Requirements:Grantee must use their grant funds to expand their existing PLTW Gateway program.Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Gateway unit not previously offered, and/or adding additional class periods of an existing PLTW Gateway unit previously offered, and/or training additional teachers in a PLTW Gateway unit for the next academic year. Grantee must complete one year of Grant reporting.School Type: Public, CharterGeographic Area:Schools in the following counties are eligible for this competitive grant opportunity:Greene County, PAMarshall County, WVFayette County, PAWetzel County, WVAllowable 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