PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (Georgia) Grant

The PLTW Launch - Program Expansion grant aims to support public and charter schools in Georgia seeking to enhance their existing PLTW Launch programs. Eligible schools can apply for a total award of $5,000 to expand their programs by adding new modules, reaching more students, or training additional teachers. The program focuses on fostering hands-on learning in STEM education, helping schools build capacity and improve educational outcomes for students.

Public schools, including charter schools, that meet the 10-county geographic requirement that are interested in expanding their existing PLTW Launch program are eligible for consideration to support program expansion.
School Type:

• PublicCharter
• Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:
• Total Award: $5,0002025-2026: $5,000

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 2025-2026 academic year.Applicants must be located in any of the following Georgia counties:

• Cherokee
• Clayton
• Cobb
• DeKalb
• Douglas
• Fayette
• Fulton
• Gwinnett
• Henry
• RockdaleAllowable 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 boardGrant Reporting Requirements
Grantees receiving a PLTW grant are required to submit an Annual Grant Report and Annual Grant Financial Report by April 15 for each year of the grant period. Grantees must also assist PLTW in collecting annual teacher and student surveys. Surveys will be administered by PLTW and are intended to inform PLTW's continual improvement efforts and to share outcomes with funding supporters of the grant program

Ineligibility

Unallowable Expenses
Salaries or Stipends; 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