PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (Design Conveyer Systems) Grant

The PLTW Launch program, supported by Designed Conveyor Systems, aims to expand educational opportunities in engineering for schools within 25 miles of Atlanta, Cincinnati, and Memphis. This initiative encourages grantees to enhance their programs by adding modules, increasing student participation, and training teachers. Funds can be used for essential equipment and training, while adhering to specific eligibility criteria and restrictions on expenditures. This partnership fosters innovation in education and prepares students for future careers.

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) is a leading engineering firm with expertise in material handling systems. DCS has 40 years of experience serving major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations, and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their needs.
Through this partnership, Designed Conveyor Systems has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in starting or expanding PLTW Launch programs beginning in the next academic year.
PLTW Program Status:

• Program Expansion

Eligibility

Program Requirements:Grantees must use these grant funds to expand their program. Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Launch module not previously offered, and/or offering existing PLTW Launch modules to more students, and/or training additional teachers in PLTW Launch Classroom Teacher Training or PLTW Launch Lead Teacher Training for the next academic year. Grantee must complete two years of Grant reporting.School Type: Public, CharterGeographic Area:Eligible Schools must be within 25 miles of the following cities:Atlanta, GACincinnati, OHMemphis, TNAllowable 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; Any other expenses unspecific as allowable; 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