PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Phillips 66) Grant

The PLTW Gateway Program Expansion, funded by Phillips 66, aims to enhance educational equity by supporting middle schools in STEM. With a total award of $10,000, the initiative focuses on expanding existing PLTW Gateway programs, particularly for schools serving high-need student populations. This partnership encourages a diverse workforce by providing opportunities for girls and people of color, ensuring they explore various STEM pathways during critical developmental years.

And, to build a more diversified and equitable workforce in STEM, we seek to support academic training and education opportunities with a focus on girls and people of color. Middle school is a time of exploration, a time when students are figuring out what they're passionate about today and how that relates to who they'll become tomorrow.
Phillips 66 has partnered with Project Lead The Way to support PLTW Gateway programs in middle schools in Phillips 66 communities. PLTW Gateway units empower students to experience and see a range of STEM pathways and possibilities in high school and beyond. Through this partnership, Phillips 66 is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW Gateway programs beginning in the upcoming academic year.

Eligibility

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 upcoming academic year. Grantee must complete one year of grant reporting.School Type: Public, CharterGeographic Area:

• Eligible schools must be located within the following counties: California: Contra Costa County, Los Angeles County, Solano County
• Colorado: Adams County, Arapahoe County, Denver County, Weld County
• Illinois: Madison County
• Louisiana: Calcasieu Parish
• Montana: Yellowstone County
• New Jersey: Union County
• New Mexico: Eddy County, Lea County

Oklahoma: Beaver County, Blaine County, Canadian County, Carter County, Dewey County, Ellis County, Garvin County, Grady County, Kay County, Kingfisher County, Logan County, Major County, McClain County, Oklahoma County, Osage County, Stephens County, Texas County, Tulsa County, Washington County, Woodward County
Texas: Andrews County, Brazoria County, Crane County, Crockett County, Ector County. Gaines County, Glasscock County, Harris County, Howard County, Hutchinson County, Jefferson County, Martin County, Matagorda County, Midland County, Reagan County, Reeves County, Upton County, Winkler County
Washington: Skagit County, Whatcom CountyOther:Any public or charter school located in-state and within counties listed above is invited to apply.Use of Funds:Allowable Expenses:PLTW 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

Use of Funds: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 allowable.