PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (John Deere) Grant

The PLTW Gateway program expansion, funded by the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance access to STEM education for underserved students in John Deere communities. With a commitment to support 1 million youth by 2030, this initiative provides grants to schools seeking to expand their existing PLTW programs. Eligible schools must be within proximity of John Deere facilities and demonstrate a significant enrollment of students participating in free and reduced lunch programs, ensuring equitable educational opportunities.

About PLTW Grants
We work with companies and foundations across the U.S. to provide school grant opportunities to implement or expand PLTW programs. Over the last 10 years, PLTW with the support from these generous partners, has distributed over $75 million in school grants to more than 6,600 PreK-12 schools. Is your school considering adding a PLTW program or expanding an existing program but need support with initial expenses? You may be eligible for a PLTW school grant!
John Deere Foundation has partnered with PLTW to increase access and participation to PLTW programs for students located in John Deere home communities who historically have been underserved and underrepresented in STEM. This partnership is part of the John Deere Foundation's Bold Commitments to support 1 million underserved and underrepresented youth by 2030.
As part of their 10-year commitment, the John Deere Foundation is dedicated to ensuring inclusive and equitable student access to resources and educational opportunities critical for human dignity and self-sufficiency.
PLTW programs empower students to develop and apply in-demand, transportable skills by exploring real-world challenges. Through this partnership, John Deere Foundation has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW Gateway programs beginning in the next academic year.
PLTW Program Status:

• Program Expansion

Eligibility

Program RequirementsGrantee 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 2025-2026 academic year.School Type: Public, Private, CharterGeographic AreaEligible schools must be located within 40 miles of the following John Deere facilities: Georgia: AugustaIllinois: Champaign, Quad CitiesIowa: Des Moines, Dubuque, Ottumwa, Paton, Quad Cities, WaterlooKansas: CoffeyvilleLouisiana: ThibodauxMissouri: Springfield, OlatheNorth Carolina: Raleigh-DurhamNorth Dakota: Fargo, Valley CityTennessee: GreenevilleWisconsin: HoriconOr within 15 miles of the following John Deere facilities:California: Santa Clara, Torrance Illinois: ChicagoKansas: OlatheTexas: AustinSchools, or school districts, must enroll at least 50% of students who participate in the Free and Reduced Lunch program.Allowable Expenses: PLTW 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 Expenses: 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 allowableMedical Detectives is not eligible for this grant.